New beginning: Billionaire love story (Claire and Alex)
Chapter 103

Chapter 103 It's declined

"What are you doing here, Claire? Lisa asked, her voice tinged with irritation.

The moment their eyes met, Lisa's expression shifted from surprise to annoyance.

Claire raised an eyebrow, maintaining her composure. "I'm here to shop, obviously. This is a boutique, after all."

Lisa looked embarrassed for a moment before quickly slating the topic. "Have you read the gossip news lately?" she asked, trying to soundcl

Claire, who wasn't one for gossip, raised her brows again. She had accidentally seen the news about Lisa and Alex but decided to play it cool. I don't have time for that, Lisa. I'm a busy woman with work to do."

Lisa rolled her eyes. "Just because you're the CEO of Metacorex doesn't mean have to treat you any differently," she said, her tone sharp

Claine chuckled lightly, unbothered by Lisa's attitude. "Lisa, Thonestly don't care how you think about me or how you act towards me. It doesn's benefit me either may."

Lisa's cheeks reddened with anger, and she balled her hands into fists, "you always act like you're above everyone else," she snapped. "But you're not perfect, Claire smiled calmly. "I've never claimed to be perfect. I just focus on what matters to me and my work"

She glared at Claire, the tension between them palpable. Claire then noticed the bag she had seencaster and reached for it, but Lisa grabbed it first, starting Claire "This is mine." Lisa hissed, clutching the hac possessively.

Claire crossed her arms over her chest, a smirk playing on her lips. Sure, you can have it. But can you even afford it? Her words were laced with a mocking tone. Lisa's face turned an even deeper shade of red, "I can buy everything in this store she declared a little too loudly, her voice echoing in the high-end boutique.

claire raised an eyebrow in amusement. "Well, okay. I'd like to see you buy everything then."

For a moment, Lia's arrogance wavered. She hadn't expected Claire to call her bluff. She felt a pang of nervousness, but then she remembered she still had Alec's. credit card. Her nervous expression was quickly replaced with one of arrogance.

She squared her shoulders and, without breaking eye contact with Claire, turned to the store st

I want to buy the limited-edition outfit, and the most expensive bags and accessories here," she demanded.

The staff members exchanged unsure glances, their eyes widening. They hesitated, not certain if Lisa's request was serious-

Noticing their inaction, Lisa tumed to them with an imperious glare. "Come on, move it!" she barked, raising her tone.

"Of course, ma'am. Right away," one of them replied, hurrying to gather the items. The staff scattered, hastily gathering the items Lisa had demanded. Lisa's

grew as she glanced at Claice, who remained calm and collected

pest then, Elena returned, carrying the limited-edition outfit that Claire had ordered. "It's ready," she said, handing it to claire

Claire nodded and was about to pay when Lisa stepped in front of her "Let me just pay for you," Liss offered, hertone dripping with condescension.

Claire raised an eyebrow but then her lips curled into a smile "Really?" she asked, her voice laced with amusement.

"Yes," Lisa replied confidently. "Money is not a problem for me."

Clare nodded. "okay, as you wish."

Liss strutted to the cashier with Elena and Claire following behind. As they waited for Lisa's order, the staff brought out all the items she had selected.

The cashier began to total everything up. "The total would be £900,000.00, she announced.

Lisa arrogantly pulled out her credit card and handed it to the cashier Claire watched, a knowing smile playing on her lips:

The cashier swiped the card and then hesitated. "I'm sorry, ma'am, but the card has been declined," she said, looking up at Lisa with an apologetic expression Lisa's face flushed with embarrassment, "What? That's impossible. Try it again." The cashier swiped the card again but got the same resalt "I'm afraid it's still declined."

The cashier complied, but the result was the same. Lisa's face drained of color as she realized the gravity of the situation. "Do you have another card?" the cashier asked gently.

Claire stepped forward, her smirk growing. "Is there a problem, Lisa?"

Lisa's eyes Bashed with anger. "There must be some mistake. This card always works."

Claire chuckled softly. " looks like there's an issue with your card. Should I go ahead and pay?

This wasn't supposed to be like this. Lisa thought to herself all her plans to show off to Claire always seems to go down the drain. She hates it so much Lisa didn't sary much as she stepped aside and let claire pay Claire couldn't help but checde at the tum of events. With a smirk, the stepped forward, reaching into her own purse. She pulled out a sleek blackcand and handled t to the cashier. "Here you go," she said smoothly The cashier's eyes widened in surprise as she took the card. "Do you have a membership?" she asked, still slightly clustered.

Claire simply smiled and produced her VVIP membership card, the same one she had been approached about earlier be assal member. The cashies gasped las recognition as she processed the payment without hesitation. Liva eyes wide as she sees those ban cards. The blackcard and the VIP card membership. It is always her dieto have those but why can she have it

Her envious and palous feelings for claire grew as she despised her more than anything in the belle