New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 46 That went well

Claire sat next to Mr. Saint Laurent at the table, their conversation taking a serious turn as he wonder about Claire disappearance for

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to see you back in one piece, Claire," Mr. Saint Laurent remarked, rellef evident in his tone as he sipped his wine.

"It's good to

Claire offered a small smile in return. "Thank you, Mr. Saint Laurent. It's been quite a journey.'

His curiosity getting the better of him, Mr. Saint Laurent leaned forward slightly. "May I ask where you went for three years? I heard about your parents passing during that time." Claire's ears perked up at the mention of her parents. "Where did you hear about that?

Mr. Saint Laurent chuckled softly. "Well, it's a bit of a story. 2 years ago, I overheard a conversation while I was at the police station. I was there to report one of my employees, but as luck would have it, I caught wind of your parents names being mentioned." Claire raised an eyebrow, slightly amused. "So, you were eavesdropping?"

Mr. Saint Laurent nodded, a twinkle of humor in his eyes. "It was my first time, I assure you."

Curiosity gnawed at Claire. "What did the police say about my parents?"

Mr. Saint Laurent leaned back, recalling the moment. "They were speaking in hushed tones, so I couldn't catch everything, apologize for this old man ear. But when I heard your parents names, I couldn't ignore it. I approached them, and they seemed a bit taken aback." "What did they tell you?"

"They mentioned that your parents bodies were never found, but they did identify the car," Mr. Saint Laurent explained gently.

Claire's breath caught in her throat as she absorbed the new information. "I see."

Mr. Saint Laurent nodded sympathetically. "I tried calling you multiple times, but there was no response. No one seemed to know where you were."

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"I'm sorry for worrying you, Mr. Saint Laurent.

"Nonsense,

Claire. Your father and 1 were friends, and you are like my granddaughter."

Claire smile gratefully at him. "Thank you, Mr. Saint Laurent."

Mr. Saint Laurent reached out, placing a comforting hand on Claire's shoulder. "I'm just glad to see you back, Claire."

"Thank you for sharing this with me, Mr. Saint Laurent. It means a lot."

He nodded in understanding "Of course, dear. Just never disappear without a phone call."

Claire chuckled lightly. "I promise, no more disappearing acts."

"Anyway, my grandson has come back to London, visiting his old man. Do you mind if I introduce you to him?"

Claire was a bit stunned but smile. "Is he not here today?"

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Mr. Saint Laurent rolled his eyes. "That child is a workaholic. I don't know where he got from, but he currently is in a meeting."

Even though Claire is not looking for a relationship in the moment, she couldn't bear to reject, Mr. Saint Laurent offered especially since he is so kind towards Claire and this is the least she can do for him. "Of course,

sir. Just tell me when and where and I will try to spare my time.

Mr. Saint Laurent clapped his hands looking excited. "That is great, my dear! I am so glad you agree."

Claire then excused herself to visit the ladies. Her mind can't help d

drifted back to the information she receive from Mr. Saint Laurent. She can't help but wonder why the police were talling in hushed tones? As if they don't want people to find out about it.

It was clear that there was more to the story than what she had initially known, and she resolved to dig deeper to find the truth about

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As Claire was out of view, at the same time, Alex make his way to Mr. Saint Laurent. With Christian by his side, Alex walked over to Mr. Saint Laurent's table, introducing himself with a warm smile.

"Good evening, Mr. Saint Laurent. My name is Alexander Harris, and this is my colleague Christian," Alex greeted him politely, extending his hand.

Mr. Saint Laurent returned the gesture with a friendly smile. "Ah, yes, Alexander Harris. I've heard about you. Pleasure to finally meet you in person. "Thank you, sir. The pleasure is all mine and I wish you a happy birthday, sir."

"Thank you, son."

Alex's smile faltered momentarily as he realized he had forgotten to bring a present for the occasion.

"I apologize for not bringing a gift. It completely slipped my mind."

Mr. Saint Laurent waved off his concern with a chuckle. "Oh, don't worry about that, Alex. I don't need any gifts. However, speaking of gifts..." he took the watch on the table as he show it to Alex causing his eyes to widen

"This was gifted to me tonight," Mr. Saint Laurent explained, holding up the exquisite timepiece for Alex and Christian to see Alex glanced at the watch box; his curiosity piqued. It was a "Paul Newman" Rolex Daytona watch, a rare and highly coveted piece known for its exclusivity. Only six of these watches existed in the entire world, making it a collector's dream.

"Wow, that's quite a gift," Alex remarked, impressed by the rarity of the watch.

Mr. Saint Laurent chuckled, a twinkle of amusement in his eyes. "Indeed, it is. The person who gave me this always surprising me."

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Alex couldn't help but be intrigued. "May I ask where your guest found such a rare piece?" he inquired, his curiosity getting the better

of him.

Mr. Saint Laurent leaned back in his chair, a smile playing on his lips as he admired the watch. "Let's just say she has her connections in the right places. It is one of her specialties."

Alex chuckled, acknowledging the mystery and excitement that often accompanied such high-profile gatherings.

"Yare lucky to have such guest, Mr. Saint Laurent."

He laughed and nodded agreeing with Alex. "You are right, Mr. Harris."

With the watch placed carefully back on the table, Mr. Saint Laurent smoothly transitioned the conversation to another topic of interest

"Mr. Haris, I've heard about your hotel project in Las Vegas. How is that coming along?" Mr. Saint Laurent inquired; genuine interest evident in his voice.

Alex's eyes lit up with enthusiasm as he spoke about the progress of his hotel venture. "It's going really well. We've been focusing on. creating a unique experience for our guests, blending luxury with a touch of technology."

Mr. Saint Laurent nodded approvingly. "That sounds unique. Las Vegas is always in need of fresh ideas and upscale accommodations. I look forward to seeing your project come to fruition."

The conversation flowed smoothly as Alex shared more details about his vision for the hotel, exchanging insights with Mr. Saint Laurent about the hospitality industry and upcoming trends.

"We should talk over coffee sometimes. Keep me updated will you, son? And maybe I will plan to invest." Mr. Saint Laurent patted his shoulder as he excused himself to greet other guest. "Wow...didn't thought that went well." Christian said as he took a glass of champagne.

"That went more than well. I'm going to go order a whiskey to celebrate it."

Alex head over to the bar leaving Christian alone. As he drink his champagne, someone accidentally bump into him spilling all the content on his suit

"Shit!"