SWNOVELS Chapter 64
Chapter 6 Pull of mystery
"Claite you are here "caine tumed to Adrian sending to greet him before she tumed to cindy, Kayla and Lisa *1 hope we will see each other sou
Claire wared dispiwore to Lisa, Cindy, and Kayla with a hint of amngance before wallone any with Adrian.
Lisa let out an exasperated sigh, feeling a mix of annoyance and frustration. She tumed back to Cindy and Kayla, shaking her head. "Can you believe her! Pretending to act niveleven though she's the sneaky little bitch" Cindy nodded aggreging with Lisa Tren did you and Claire become friends in the first place?"
Lisa sighed as she lean back to the couch recalling the first time she met Claire. "What can I say? She was lost, she was clueless and 1, Lisa bring the nice and caring person decided to be her friend."
sta chimed in, shaking her head in disbelief. "She doesn't know how to say thank you. You are too kond, Lisa
Kayla argued.
"I know, but at least I have a handsome and wealthy fiancée soit kinda paidot." Lisa smiled in satisfaction.
"I were Clake, I will feel guilty in life. She should be thanking you paying you backerat least be nice to poo
Cindy nodded in agreement "Kayla's right (mean Iremembered you told me about that job. How you gave that job to Claire
Lisa smiled sortly maslone her mischievous boughts. "It's line. The past is past. There were so much that happened, and I have made peace with it but I'm not going to be that sometimes it kinda hut. But is not like I will see her again." "True"Cindy and Kayla said sireultaneously
Keylo, always curious and observant, couldn't help but ask about Claire. "So, is, is it just me or does Claire looked different earlier, Lake her dress, her vibe and even hermakeup look so different."
Cindy nodded agreeing with Kayla as she took a bite of her biscuit. "Yes! I noticed it too. She does seem to be dressing differently."
Kayla leaned in, intrigued "what way? Like, is she going for a new style or something? Cause the last time I saw her, she wasn't dress like that Gul barely use makeup and her outfit it is always conservative.
Lisa shrugged nonchalantly, "I'm not sure about
ut the style, but as you can see earliest feels like she's on the hunt for rich guys, you know, like that guy earlier." Kayla's face contorted in disgust. "Ugh, seriously? Claire's always been about the money, hasn't she? Is she pretending to be innocent all these years Lisa smirked bowingly "Very much so. The can be quite cheap when it comes to getting what she wants"
The two friends laughed at the circumstances when Claine's methods were mentioned, and they came to agree on the topic
"Yeah, I think she's not one to shy away fmmuting her charms to get what she wants," Kayla remarked, shaking her head in amusement.
Lisa nodded in agreement. "Definitely. But hey, it's her life. We're just here for the entertainment."-
Their laughter bubbled through the café as they proceeded to chat about Claire and share their moment when they met claire.
The gossip concerning Claire was discussed with ease.
As Adrian and Claire sected into the cozy privacy of their reserved room at the cafe, the ambient lighting casting a warm glow around them. Adrian, intrigued by an earlier encounter, couldn't resist bringing up the tople as they waited for the waiter to amive *So, Claire, those there girls from earlier, are they your tilends?" Adrian's curiosity was evident in histone as he leaned forward slightly.
Claire's lips curved into an amused smile as she shook her head, "Oh, far from it. They're not what I would call friends," she replied cryptically, her eyes glinting with a hint of mystery.
Adrian, not typically one to pry into others' affairs, found himself drawn to Claire's enigmatic au
"You're quite the unique person, Claire. Full of mystery," he remarked, his interest piqued.
Claire mes gaze with a knowing smirk. "And what makes you to curious about my acquaintances, Adrian?"
Adrian shrugged nonchalantly, his eyes feed on Claire. "I suppose I'm just intrigued by you. You seem like someone who holds secrets."
Claire chuckled softly, finding his observation amusing. "Interesting observation, Adrian. You're not wrong. I do have my fair share of secrets,"
Their convessation paused momentarily as the waiter arrived, presenting them with menus. Claire glanced over the options, her mind couldn't help wondering why Adrianimited her to lunch.
"so, Adrian, what's your story? Why did you invite me to offer for lunch out of the blue? Claire shifted the focus of the conversation, genuinely curious about the man sitting oss from her
Adnan Inaned back in his seat, considering her question "Well, just wanted to maintain a good relationship with you before Thead back to America."
Claire nodded, taking a sip of her juice before responding. "Everything about you seems so business-like, Adrian. Even this lunch teels like a strategic move." Adrian chuckled. "I guess you could say the apple don't fall far from the tree. My family has always been business oriented, but I assure you that this hunch doesn't have any business related. I just want to maintain a good relationship with you.".
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[ you "Claire said with a smick playing on her lips. Adrian can't help chuckled as he gets the tone in her voler
Their coversation flowed smoothly as they enjoyed their meal. As the lunch progressed, Adrian couldn't help but admite Claire's wit and chann, appreciating the moments they shared
Athey finished their meal, furian beach another tople "Claire, if I were to extend an imite to you for the opening of my new club one day, would you come?" Claire united playfully don't know Adrian, we'll have to wait and see," she replied with a wink, enjoying their banter, Despite Claire's offer to pay or split the bill, Adrian insisted on covering the cost of th dlunch. Claire protested lightly but eventually relented when Adri. suggested she could treat him next time,
As they made their way downstairs and exited thecate, Claire tumed to Adrian with gratitude. "Thank you for the delicious lunch, Adrian. It was lovely matching up."
Adrian smiled warmly. "No, thank you for accepting my imate. It's always a pleasure, Claire."
Their parting was friendly, filled with promises of future meetups and exchanges of pleasantries Adrian opened the backseat of Claire's car, le genrlemanly: gesture that Claire appreciated. However, before Claire could settled into her car, from the comer of her eyes she caught sight of a familiar figure on the sidewalk the glanced at
expression tumed cold as their eyes met briefly before she quickly looked away.
Adrian noticed the shift in Claire's demeanor. "Is everything okay, Claire?" he asked:
Claire tested a smile, masking her inner turmoil. "Yes, everything's fine,
Adnan nodded. "Well, take care, Claire. I'll be waiting for that invite."
Claire bid Adrian farewell, her mind preoccupied with the unexpected encounter outside the café
She scotted to herself and muttered quietly. "He's probably there to pick her fiance."