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.

oblivious to Claire's arrival, couldn't help but turn their attention as the paparazzi frenzy grew. They whispered among themselves, wondering who this captivating woman was stealing the spotlight One bold paparazzi, eager for a headline, called

exuding power. "I'm Claire Peterson, CEO of

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 Matthew

headed inside, Claire took in the lavish surroundings. A sudden

her expression shifted

okay Claire? Did the flash blinded your

shook her head, a tight smile etched

mansion. He once brought Robert over

finished Claire's word

he really wanted

don't know when Robert buy this, but my guess is after the accident that occurred. He always wanted to take everything that makes me and my parents

his arms around her shoulders

will get everything you own

Claire smiled back at Matthew as they walk in the lavish

with activity, filled with elegantly dressed guests and adorned with decorations fit

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

to be deep in conversation over glasses of wine, children were

with Matthew by her 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

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

to be rude but

mention Matthew's name to him. Funny

my advisor

in, greeting Claire warmly despite the subtle

Where have you

that moment, Claire felt like someone punch her in

genuinely innocent in the car

Claire honestly can't tell.

"They are dead."

as she is curious to see

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