New beginning: Billionaire love story (Claire and Alex) novel Chapter 66

Chapter 66 Internation 

Alexa tarber, Michel, bada hint of robbi 

Alextimewed his hows, atouch of confusion muring 

Aquisture nt anticipate and curiosity tiled the prili 

subtle expressionthat didn’t grimnoticed by Alex. 

He couldn’t quite grasp the meminghrbind| 

fig foodhet sest, a silent signal to beer beshand “Not now, dear,” die mhispered, het øyet rnnveying a plea for patience. 

Capproached him withinpencarus, ginng him a warm fext 

Despite the tension in the ali, Alex’s mother a 

‘sheraton long since you’ve come home, Alex,” she remarked, her voice tinged with a mix of affection and commem 

Toming feraltention to Usa, dhe sundled warmly “And who is this beautiful pid?” she asked, berres twirlding with curimaty 

Lia, feeling alot shy mnder the si intiny, tetumed the semile. “Prs Lisa Thompson.” she introduced firmself gently 

Ales stepped in, a touch of polile tulis ynder “She’s, my lancée, ” 

While joum dinli‘) look supriseid, as she had already been informed by Alex about their relationship, Michael’s how deepened at the mention of Lisa being Alex’s Havre He temained silent, choosing to withhold bè thoughts for the moment. 

Usa extended feet hom to Michael, Introducing herself formally. “It’s a pleasure to meet woo, M. and Mrs Lamis,” she said respectfully 

þran shooktisa’s hand warmly, a genuine smile gracing lies features. “I’m pan–anal this is Michael.” She said geduling in her husband beside her. “It’s lovely to have you heir, Lisi,” she replied wauly. 

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Michael, however, seemed more reserved. He glanced at Elsa’s hunt before shalone it someshat reluctantly, his messinn still guarded. Lisa, Irving to ease the tension, complimented joan. “You livrabeautiful lime, jom. It’sanhonartu meet bothenf you jounchuckled softly. “Thank you, dear. We’ve been looking forward to reling, Alex’s mysterious gal,” she travel lightly, trying to lighten the mood. 

prons, with her kasen eye for fashion, couldn’t help but admin Lisa’s altine as they walked through the backpant. Baeswering from Liv’s headtotoe. 

“Thank you, Mrs. Harris.” Lisa smiled shyly as she thought here liess had comht the attention of pan 

clook lovely, Lisa,”poan cumplimentet, her 

To Jown, Lisa’s dress seemed a little too big, not quite fitting her figure as well as it could have. However, Joan kept her thoughts to herself, offering a warın sendde 

As they reached the beautiful backyard white Alex and his family often gathered for tra, Lisa’s eyes widened in awe at the sight. The garden was a vibrant display. of various flowen, each blooming beautifully under the case of the gandriers. 

Jean gestured forthens to take a seat at the elegantly set tea table. The buries and maid promptly served tea along with biscuits and snacks, Creating an atmosphere of cetine hospitality. 

Amid the serene setting, Michael, Alex’s father, couldn’t contain his city. “Where were you bom, Lisa?” he asked in an almost interogative tone, sipping histea canally. 

Lisa’s expressionsoftened, 

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with sadness as she recalled her past, “I was hom in Glasgow, but I moved to London when I med 18,” she replied honestly. 

Michael continued his line of questioning, his demeanor slightly skeptical. “Have you been living alone since then?” 

Lisa added, her voice carrying a hint of valerability. Yes, I have. My dad passed away, and my mum isn’t well, so I moved to London for better job opportunities.” 

Jean, empathetic to Lisa’s situation, reached out and placed a conforting hand on Lisa’s sluulder 

“You’re a strong woman, Lisa,” she said sympathetically, offering reassurance. 

Lisa smiled gratefully. “Thank you, Mrs. Harris.” 

While Joan’s gesture was kind, Michael couldn’t sharoff his suspicions entirely. The tumed to alex, a serious look in his eyes. “We need to tall, Alex” Michel stated, histone series as be looked at his son. 

Alexfurrowed his brows, sensing the tension. “Can’t wait, Bad? Let’s focus on Lisa. She’s my farbe, after all.” 

Michael shrugged, though his expression trained skeptical “Sult yourself, Alex. But don’t say I didn’t warn you” 

Lisa appreciated joms kindness and tried her best to enjoy the moment despite noticing the dislikes expressionthat Michael threw at her. 

Aberrolled his eyes digludy, choosing to prove his father’s woning; for the time being 

Meanwhile, Joan, Alex’samsther, engaged Lisa in conversation, her wann smile pasting the younger womanal rase 

**Do you have any siblings, Lisa” joan inquireil grily, curious to frame about her son’s fiancée, 

Lisa Mankler heat, 

expressióadhoughtful “No, I am an only child. My mam depends emise a lot.” 

Janmodded understandly Te she’s out of you what illness does your meter have?” 

Lisa’s demeaner famed slightly somber as she shared, “My men 

Joan’s eyes reflected sympathy as she clasped it’s und “issary to hear that hope she gets well soon sa we 

Mraclined in, adding sques of inbuumation about Lisa. “A few months ago, Lisamas diagnosed with a tumor, but it was caught early