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.

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

her demeanor exuding power. "I'm Claire

declaration as if it were breaking news. Claire and Matthew finally made their way into the

chuckled seeing

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

noticing her expression shifted

Claire? Did the flash

shook her head, a tight smile etched

this mansion. He once brought Robert over

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

really wanted

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

around her shoulders and offered her a warm

you own back just in due time." st

back at Matthew as

was abuzz with activity, filled with elegantly dressed guests and

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

be deep in conversation over glasses of wine, children were running around under the watchful eyes of

annoyance. He couldn't understand why Matthew was always glued to Claire's side, seemingly Inseparable from her even in social

his true feelings well. "I see you bring this man.. I'm sorry who is he again?" Robert said as he glance

but masked it with a

She always mention Matthew's

is my advisor

wife, joined in, greeting Claire warmly despite the subtle tension in

been so long. Where have you been? And where is

moment, Claire felt like someone punch her in

wonder if the Robertson genuinely innocent in the car crash accident

Claire honestly can't tell.

"They are dead."

bother to be discreet as

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