The Billionaire's True Heiress From Fake Jewel to Real Crown novel Chapter 1039

Julia was temperamental, but she wasn't stupid.

Her brother's instincts were rarely wrong.

If Claire wasn't a threat regarding Elvis, what was the harm in getting on her good side?

Ignoring the burning gazes of the crowd behind her, Claire offered Dane a radiant smile. "What brings you here?"

Had Owen invited him?

Given how much Owen seemed to resent Dane, it was highly unlikely he'd extend an olive branch like that.

"I have a business dinner," Dane replied smoothly. "What about you? Class reunion?"

He cast a brief, assessing glance toward the crowd.

"No. Owen's company is officially launching. The first batch of the Experimental Scar Gel sold out, so he's hosting a celebration party here."

"Since you're busy, I won't hold you up. I need to head upstairs anyway."

Claire checked the time.

Dane asked, "Which floor are you on?"

These events usually bought out an entire level.

"Top floor." Claire had never been here before; she just knew it was called The Starry Lounge.

"I'll walk you up."

Dane clearly had no intention of letting her walk away just yet.

Claire didn't mind either way. Escort or no escort, it was all the same to her.

But as they turned to leave, Sloane suddenly called out, unable to help herself. "Claire."

"Is there something else you need, Sloane?"

Claire glanced over her shoulder, her expression cool and indifferent. She obviously had zero desire to engage with her.

If she hadn't needed Sloane to publicly clear up the rumors, she would have left ages ago.

"It's nothing like that. I just wanted to make sure you weren't still mad at me."

"I'm not mad." Claire wasn't petty enough to waste her anger on someone like Sloane.

Sloane let out an exaggerated sigh of relief. "That's good to hear."

"Since there are no hard feelings, why don't you and your friend stay for dinner?"

"We'll pass on dinner."

Claire rejected her effortlessly, pretending she didn't see right through Sloane's ulterior motives.

"I appreciate the offer, but we're going to be late."

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