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.

guests, initially 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

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

Matthew finally made their way into the opulent mansion, leaving the paparazzi

chuckled seeing Matthew

took in the lavish surroundings. A sudden memory washed over

expression shifted raised an

the flash blinded your

a tight smile etched

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

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

he really wanted

always wanted to take everything that makes me

put his arms around her shoulders and offered

you own back

Claire smiled back at Matthew as they walk in the

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

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

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

Claire's side, seemingly Inseparable from her even in social gatherings.

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

rude but masked

Matthew's name

He is my advisor

in, greeting Claire warmly despite the

darling! It's been so long. Where have you been? And where

that moment, Claire felt like

if the Robertson genuinely innocent in the car

Claire honestly can't tell.

"They are dead."

bother to be discreet as she is curious

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