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Calze chuckled softly. “It’s not a vacations, Talla. It’s work”
Talia fedhet eyes playfully, “You and your work hist relax and enjoy your time here. It’s your stene in Na York, ifter all.” Their driver amived, and they both landed into the cat. Asther dinge thin long starets, Clair couldn’t lielp but notice the business outside her
People hunted along the sidewalks, taxis honked, and street vendors called out to passersby. “Maybe New York and London aren’t so different after all,” Clatie
When they and at the hotel, Claire frowned as she recognized the hotel isune.
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As she stepped out of the cat, awoman approached bet. “Hello, I’m Mia. Pas one of the staff for the business form, and my job is to a
Cloded and inced herself. TiClair Petrasi Nire in meet you, Mia.
Miasmiled warmly. “Welcome, Ms. Peterson The Haris Hotel is one of our sponsors, all the guests ate standing, liere,”
Clate mattered under her breath, “No wonder.”
Maddo’s to notice. “Let me show you to your rooms.” She led Claire and Talla fuside and up to their suite:
All the guests were accommodated in the suite section, which had two roosach. Mia imlocked the door with arand and showed Claire and Talia the room.
“Thank you, Mia,” Clate said as she accepted the cand..
*If you need anything, don’t hesitate to contact me of any of the other stall,” Mia sahl, smiling warmly,
“Thank you again,” Claire replied, watching as Mia left the room
Claire took infer surroundings, noting the buxumous decor and the stunning view from the window, Talia, standing beside her, joked, “You can never steer too far from Harris, can you?” Maite rolled her eyes. “Very funny, Talla’
Talia walked into the room on the left, admiring the decor. “Wow, this place is amazing. No wonder Haris Hotel side it into the top to best hotels in the world.” she exclaimed, ning her fingers over the smooth surface of the dresser Claire, trying not to think about Harris, sink into the plush couch. “Please, Talla, let’s not mention Alex’s time,” she said, a hint of imitation in her voice.
Talia popped her head our of the room, raising an eyebrow with a mischievous glint in her eyes. “I didn’t mention Alex,” she replied with a smirk as she walked backinto the male area. “I only said Harris, and Harris could be the late Mr. Hanis.” Claire’s cheeks tumed red, she coughed awowardly and looked away, trying to defend herself. “It’s the same thing. When people mention Hamis, they mean Alex since he took over the company.”
Talia’s amusement was evident as she stared at Claire, her lips curling into a teasing smile, “Sure, suce,” she said, hertone playful.
Claise sighed, feeling comered by “Talia’s playful nature. “You know what I mean.”
She took a seat next to Claire and smiled at her “Relax Claire, Imour what you mean, and I was just tensing you’
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“I know. It’s just every time I heard someone mention Ales, it makes me annoyed.”
Her best friend raised her brows as the stared at Claire. “Claire, I didn’t mention Alex name. You were the one who said his name.” Again, Claire got caught in her own words. She opened her mouth to respond but no words came out. She then stood up from the couch.
“You know what? I’m going to go freshen up. The flight is making me tited.”
Talia lips curl into a smirk as she tilt her bead staring at Claire teasingly. “Sure, Claire. Go ahead.”
The event will start in a few hours. Talia and Claire are currently getting ready to look their best for the business forum.
Talia was busy dilling through Claire’s extensive wardrobe, trying to decide which dress Claire should wear to steal the spotlight. “you need to make an impression, Claire,” Talla said, holding up a couple of options. “How about this one?” Claire older eyes. “It’s just a business forum, Talia 1 don’t mally care abour making a fashion statement,” Talia playfully glared at her. “Oh, come on! It’s important who knows, you might meet acute, lust, and rich guy.” Claire rolled her eyes again. “I’m not going there to find a guy. I’m going there to network and discuss business, Besides 1 am funt and riche
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something that makes you look stunning. You never know what might happen “Alright, you win. Choose whatever you like Clair sighed and gave in.
Talia’s face lit upay the continued her search. Finally, she pulled out a midnight blue sparkling strapless dress. It clung to the waist and flowed beautifully to the Thor.
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“This one! It’s perfect,” she declared.
Claire took the dress from Talla and headed to the bathroom to change. When she stepped out, Talia’s eyes lit up in astonishment.
“Wow, Claire! You look absolutely stunning! Just like a goddess!” Talia exclaimed.
Claire walked over to the full-length mirror and took a moment to examine herself. Talia wasn’t exaggerating. The makeup, the hairstyle, and now the dress, it all came together perfectly. She smiled at her reflection, feeling a surge of confidence. “okay, maybe you are right.”
She tamed to Talia smiling widely. “Thank you so much for helping me get ready,”
“What are friends are for.”
With a teasing grin, Claire added, “You know, you could be a fashion stylist. You’re really good at this stuff.”
Talia’s cheeks reddened, and she smiled shyly, “I just love fashion, and I love helping you,” she admitted.
Claire’s expression turned serious. “Talia, you should quit your job and follow your dreams. If you wait too long, you might regret it.”
Talia’s smile widened, though her eyes showed a hint of uncertainty. “I’ll think about it, Claire. You always know how to inspire me.” Then, with a burst of excitement, she added, “But now it’s my tum to get ready!”
As Talla hurried off to change, Claire picked up the invitation and read it. The event was being held at the Harris Hotel. She wondered if Alex would be there since his hotel, was the sponsor.
Her thoughts were interrupted by Talla’s voice “Claire, could you help me zip up my dress?” Talia called from the bathroom.
“Of course!” Claire replied, setting the invitation aside and heading to assist her friend.
Talia stepped out, looling radiant in her own dress. Claire helped her with the zipper and then stepped back to admire the transformation.
“You look stunning, Talla,” she said sincerely,
“Thank you. We both look amazing.”Talia replied with a grin. “Now, are you ready for tonight?”