New beginning: Billionaire love story (Claire and Alex) novel Chapter 67

Chapter 67 What’s Metacortes? 

The dining room fell into a momentary hush as the guest’s entrance drew everyone’s attention 

“Am interupting something?” she asked with achamming smile, her eyes scanning the room 

Alex’s eyes widened in surprise, a shiver running down Lisa’s spine as they both recognized the guest. Lisa’s grip tightened on the fork in her hand, her unease 

palpable 

Joan’s expression miriored the shockin alex’s eyes, while Michael remained impassive, having been the one to invite Claire to join them. Rising from his seat with polite composure, Michael greted Claire warmly. 

“Not at all, Claire We were just starting. Please, have a seat next to joan.” 

brought you your favorite chocolate. Thope you don’t mind.” Clalar said as she handed joan about ciocolate. 

joan accepted it with grisine surprise and gratitude, placing it delicately on the rahle beside her. 

“Oh, dear, you shouldn’t. Is this imported straight from Switzerland?” Joan asked as she stared at the box of chocolate on the table. 

Claire nodded with a smile. “Indeed, it is I know you don’t eat random chocolate.” 

“Thank you my dear, have a seat please.” 

Taking the offered seat next to Joan and across from Lisa, Claire maintained her pleasant demeanor, feigning innocence as she addressed Lisa, “oh, who’s this?” she asked, her tone laced with faux surprise. 

Alex, however, couldn’t contain his anger, standing pabruptly, he turned to his father, his voice edged with frustration. “What’s the meaning of this, Dad?” Michael’s tone remained cool as he reprimanded his son “Sit down, Alex Don’t embarass yourself in front of our guest“. 

Lisa tugged at Alex’s sleeve, silently urging him to calm down and old escalating the situation. With a resized sigh, Alex complied, taking his seat but his expression rained stem. 

Joan, ever the peacemaker, decided to lighten the atmosphere. “Clain, this is Lisa, Alex’s fiancée,” she introduced, trying to bridge the awkward gap between the 

Dwo women 

Claire’s smile remained in place, but there was a glint in her eyes that didn’t escape Lisa’s notice, making her feel easy, Joan then gestured to the butler to contine serving the meal to Claire, ensuring she felt welcome despite the unexpectedness other arrival 

As the food was served, Claire thanked the butler graciously and picked up her knite and fork, ready to enjoy the meal. 

“How are you doing dear?” Joan askouriously 

Dabbing her lips with anaplin, Claire replied smoothly, “I’ve been doing well, thank you, I have been busy, and I apologize for not seeing you sooner before our 

Joan wawed off her apology with a reassuring smile. “Oh, don’t worry about that, Claire. I understand it must have been a challenging time for you 

Claire’s gaze shifted subtly towards Alexas she added, “Indeed, it wasn’t the easiest,” There was a mischievous glint in her eyes that didn’t go unnoticed by Alex, who scaled lightly as he took a sip of his wine. 

The conversation lapsed into a comfortable silence as they used on their meals. It was Michael who broke the silence with a curious inquiry directed at isa. “So, Lisa, where did you go to college? Michael’s tone was friendly, seeking to leam more about Lou’s background. 

Lasa, slightly caught off guard by the question, hesitated for a moment before responding. “I, um, actually dropped out of college daring my second year. 1 needed 

to work and send money to my mother.” the admitted, her voice tinged with a hint of hesitation. 

Michael nodded understandingly, “I see. And what line of work did you pursue after that?” 

Lisa cleared her throat, her fingers fidgeting slightly under the table. “I’ve been working at a café as a waitress,” embarrassment 

confessed, her cheeks flushing with 

As Lisa shared her story, she couldn’t help but steal a glance at Claire, seated across from her. Memories of their time working together at the same café flashed through bermind Lisa had a sneaky idea brewing in her mind, she didn’t want to be the only one whose past was being discussed. 

“Actually,” Lisa spoke up, directing her words towards Michael, “chaice worked at the same cate with ” 

Claire, who had been about to take a bite of her steak, paused mid–air, he took hovering over the plate. Her expression remained composed, but there was a thicker of surprise in her eyes at Lisa’s unexpected revelation 

Michael turned his attention to clase, intrigued “oh, is that so?” 

She placed the utensils down slowly, meeting Lisa’s gaze with a knowing look “Yes, I did work at the caté as a waitress,” Claire continued, a slight smick playing on her lips. 

Jean, Alex’s mother, furrowed her brows incontain “Why didn’t you ever mention this, late? We thought you were working at Harris Company befo marrying Alex” 

Claire nodded, her demeanor composed. “That was before grandfather offered me a job.” 

Michael, ever curious, interjected witha question that made Alextense in his seat. “How is Metacortex, Claire?” 

At this moment, Alex knew that his father has found out about the real Claire. But the question till lingers in his mind, how does his father found out about it 

He can’t help but wonder if Christian was the snitch, but he knows his best friend that he won’t do something like that. 

Claire’s smirk widened into a knowing smile. “I’m glad you asked, Mr. Hasting very well,” she replied cryptically. Lisa, still trying topice things together, furrowed her brows. “What’s Metacotex? 

H 

Alex quickly intervened, a hint of waming in his tone as he addressed his father. “Let’s not talkbusiness tonight, Dad‘ 

Michael took a sip of his wine, his eyes flickering between Claire and Alex. “Metacontes is one of the biggest technology and software companies in the world,” explained