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.

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 a headline,

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

Claire and Matthew finally made their way into the opulent mansion, leaving the paparazzi behind but not without a lasting impression,

chuckled seeing Matthew

took in the lavish surroundings. A sudden memory

her expression shifted raised an

Did the flash blinded

a tight smile

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

Matthew finished Claire's word as

he really

the accident that occurred. He always

arms around her shoulders

Claire, you will get everything you own back just

Matthew

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

feeling that this birthday party was more akin to a business party than a birthday party

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

her side, his expression briefly clouded with annoyance. He couldn't understand why Matthew was always glued to Claire's side,

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

trying to be rude but masked it with a

mentally scoffed in disbelief. She always mention Matthew's name to him.

Matthew, He is my advisor as well as my

warmly despite the

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

felt like someone punch her in the

can't help but wonder if the Robertson genuinely innocent in the car

Claire honestly can't tell.

"They are dead."

didn't bother to be discreet as she is

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