New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 16

Chapter 16

Chapter 16 The necklace

Are you sure you want to attend the party? After all it is only his son's birthday,"

"I know but if I don't show up, Robert will think I am scared of him and I am not."

Claire said every word with confidence in her tone.

"okay, if you say so."

Matthew open the car door for her and Claire with her strapless black dress filled with beautiful rhinestones on the neckline shimmering under the evening lights. A slit on the side that showcase her long legs caught the paparazzi attention, Even though Robert said this party is private he does not really mean it.

Robert loves attention and he will do anything to make it one the front page of New York Times or maybe Vogue.

"He paid for the paparazzi." Claire whisper to Matthew who is next to her.

"Well, what do you expect from the man.

"Excuse me, miss? Can you pose for us?"

Another paparazzi chime in.

"Miss, can you turn to the right please?"

The flashing of the camera slightly blinded Claire's eyes.

This is the first time she has experienced this scene after 3 years. Claire was stunned by the loud paparazzi and flashing

camera.

Matthew, noticing her slight stumble, quickly steadied her. "Stay confident, Claire Focus on your goal," he whispered, his hand resting reassuringly on her waist.

Claire nodded, regaining her poise. With a confident smile or sometimes a subtle smirk, she began to pose for the cameras, each click of the shutter adding to the spectacle.

themselves, wondering who this captivating woman was stealing the spotlight One bold paparazzi, eager for

turned slightly, her demeanor exuding power. "I'm Claire Peterson, CEO of

made their way into the opulent mansion, leaving the

chuckled seeing

headed inside, Claire took in the lavish surroundings.

expression

okay Claire? Did the flash blinded

a tight smile

buy this mansion. He once

you." Matthew finished

he really

is after the accident that occurred. He always wanted to take everything that

arms around her shoulders and offered

everything you own back just in due

Claire smiled back at Matthew as they walk

was abuzz with activity, filled with elegantly dressed guests and adorned with decorations fit for a

around her, she couldn't shake off the feeling that this birthday party was more akin to a business party than a birthday party for

deep in conversation over glasses of wine, children were running around

side, his expression briefly clouded with annoyance. He couldn't understand why Matthew was always glued to Claire's side, seemingly Inseparable from her even in social gatherings. Despite his inner irritation,

Claire, what a delightful surprise!" Robert exclaimed; his tone slightly forced but masking his true feelings well. "I see you bring this man.. I'm sorry who is he again?"

but masked it with a look of

mention Matthew's

advisor

in, greeting Claire warmly despite the subtle tension in the

so long. Where have you

Claire felt like someone punch her

but wonder if the Robertson genuinely innocent in the

Claire honestly can't tell.

"They are dead."

discreet as she is

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