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 a headline, called out to

power.

her declaration as if it were breaking news. Claire and Matthew finally made their way into the opulent mansion, leaving the paparazzi behind but not without a lasting impression, "You nailed it, Claire! I

seeing

they headed inside, Claire took in the lavish surroundings. A sudden memory washed over

noticing her expression

Claire? Did the

a tight smile etched on her

dad wanted to buy this mansion. He once brought Robert over and told buy this but

from you." Matthew finished Claire's word as she nodded

he really

buy this, but my guess is after the accident that occurred. He always wanted to take everything that

shoulders

everything you own back just in due time." st in

Claire smiled back at Matthew as they

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

around her, she couldn't shake off the feeling that this birthday party was

glasses of wine,

couldn't understand why Matthew was always glued to Claire's side,

delightful surprise!" Robert exclaimed; his tone slightly forced but masking his true feelings well. "I see you bring this man.. I'm sorry

be rude but masked it with a look

Matthew's name to him. Funny if he

Matthew, He is my advisor

in, greeting Claire warmly despite the subtle

It's been so long. Where have you been?

moment, Claire felt like someone

Robertson genuinely innocent in the car crash accident or they pretending

Claire honestly can't tell.

"They are dead."

to be discreet as she

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