New beginning: Billionaire love story (Claire and Alex)
Chapter 52

Chapter 52 Are you getting married?

Lisa stopped in the least boutique, her eyes sparkling with excitement as she prepared to try on wedding dresses, she was the replace to active, greeted warmly by the staff who smiled and added it they could assist her. "I have a reservation undre Lise Thumpang," she informed them with a bright smile.

The staff member nodded, checking her ifat before leading Usato a nory seating area. "00 coun ¡M. Thompson. Hease have a seat, and 1'il beright with you."

As Lisa settled into the comfortable chair, she glanced amurid the boutique, admiring the array of wedding gowns on display. Her - flattered with anticipation as she lisagitted herself in one of those shumning dresses. The statt returned, ready to assist Lisa in herdess selection "Which styles.

a interested in, ne would you like to house around?" the inquired politely.

Listed the smile. "I'll wait for my lancé before trying anything on, thank you."

Understanding her preference, the staff nudied and felt Lisa to await Alex's arrival: Lisa took out her phone and tried calling Alex, list

patiently waited, her excitement gewing with each passing minute.

Finally, after thirty minutes, Alex arrived, a hint of apology in his eyes as he spotted Lisa waiting for him.

"Sorry I'm late, dailing. I got held up in a meeting," Alex explained as he appenached her.

Lisa sighed, but her smile remained wann "It's okay, Alex Since you're here now, let's get started with trying on the dress

Alex took a seat as Lisacalled the stall ever to assist her in selecting the dresses. The staff member also bought Alex agless of champagne as a welcome drink. which he graciously accepted, appreciating the gesture. "Thankyou"

While Alex sipped his drink and checked his phone, Lisa eagerly browsed though the sacks of wedding dresses. Armand ten dresses were selected by the staff and brought over to Lisa, who looked positively thrilled at the array of options, Alex, however, seemed a bit surprised by the number of desses. "Are all these really necessary?" he asked with a raised eyebrow

Lilled her eyes playfully, "Of course, Alex. I have to look my absolute best on our special day."

The dress trials began, each one unveiling a different style and silhouette. Lisastepped onto a small circular stage as the curtains opened, showcasing the first wedding dress. She turned to Alex with anticipation *Well, how do I look?"

Alex's reaction was lukewarm. "It's nice, but it makes you look a bit petite."

Lisa nodded, talang note of his feedback "Okay, let's try the next one,"

She moved on to the next dress, a halter top gown with sequins adorning the neckline. Alex liked the dress however Lisa dislike it

"s nice, but it feels more like a prom dress than a wedding gown," she remarked, moving on to the next option

The process continued as Lisa tried on various styles, from classic ball gowns to modem sheath dresses. It seemed like none of them captured the essence of what Lisa envisioned for her wedding.

After trying on six different dresses without replaceing the ideal one, Lisa finally slipped into the seventh dress, a stunning white long-sleeve split maxi dress.

As the curtain opened to reveal her in the gown, Alex's mouth dropped open in surprise. For a split second, he saw Claire instead of Lisa, the image so vivid that he blinked several times to shake off the illusion.

"What do you think about this, Alex? How do I look? Lisa asked, her eyes shining with excitement,

"You look.. stunning, Alex admitted, his words since yet tinged with a hint of confusion.

"Thank you, Alex," she replied, a hint of pride in her voice.

Lisa's smile brightened at his compliment.

Alex couldn't shake off the memory of claire wearing a similar dress at M emotions stirring within him.

1. Saint Laurent birthday party. He found himself compating the two women, a conflict of

Alex had always found Claire's style to be rather mundane lacking the flair that would accentuate her natural beauty. But seeing her in that dress at the party lud been a revelation. She had looked stunning, almost like a different person, and Alex begrudgingly admitted to himself that she had looked beautiful in away he had never seen before.

Lost in his thoughts, Ales didn't realize that Lisalad been trying to get his attention the several minutes until she called his name with a hint of annoyance "Alex I've been calling you for ages. What's wrong with you? Lisa's mad expurssion snapped Alex out of his reverte Clearing his throat, Alex quickly composed himself,

"I'm sorry, love. I just remembered 1 forgot something important at the office," he lied, not wanting to explain the whirlwind of emotions he had experienced

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Lisa's mood deflated at his response, terting brushed aslide.

ime," she said tersely, her disappointment evident.

Alex leaned in to kiss her on the cheek "You look beautiful in every dress, Lisa Get whatever you want," he reassited herbetone making a hasty exit from the budal

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Chapter 52 Are you getting mailed?

Lisa's mood had dampened considerably. She glared at the staff member, her frustration bubbling over.

"Your wedding dresses suck, and your attitude sucks even more!"

Lisa Lashed out her voice filled with frustration as tears welled up in her eyes. She quickly changed back into her clothes, deciding to call off the dress fitting for the day

As she left the store, her mood soured by the events of the day. It was a day that had started with excitement but ended with disappointment and doubts clouding her thoughts

As the day progressed into evening, Alex found himself burled under a mountain of work at the office. Despite the busy schedule, his mind kept drifting back to the events of the day, particularly the guilt gnawing at him for leaving Lisa alone at the wedding boutique. He had promised to stay until the end, but the thoughts of Claire somehow infiltrating his mind didn't sit well with him,

"Why am I thinking about her?" Alex muttered to himself, his brows furrowing in frustration.

He couldn't deny his dislike for Claire, yet her presence seemed to linger in his thoughts, disrupting his focus

The sun had already settled outside when Alex finally toolt a moment to check in with his secretary about an important matter.

"Have we received any feedback from Metacortex?"

"I'm sorry, Mr. Harris. There hasn't been any email or communication from them so far."

Alex frowned however, he tried to maintain a positive thought.

H

As the clock struck 7, signaling the end of the workday, Alex gathered his belongings, intending to head home. Just then, his phone rang, displaying his mother's me on the scree

'Hello, Mum," Alex greeted her, expecting a usual conversation about her day or some family news.

Alex, are you getting married?"