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.

frenzy grew. They whispered among themselves, wondering who this captivating woman was

her demeanor exuding power. "I'm Claire

made their way into the opulent mansion, leaving the paparazzi behind

chuckled seeing Matthew

headed inside, Claire took in the

her expression shifted raised an

Did the flash blinded

tight

it's just...this mansion...my dad wanted to buy this mansion. He once brought Robert

from you." Matthew finished Claire's

really wanted

guess is after the accident that occurred. He always wanted to take everything that makes me and

his arms around her shoulders and offered her a warm

own back just in due time." st

Claire smiled back at Matthew as they walk in

was abuzz with activity, filled with elegantly dressed guests

off the feeling that this birthday party was more akin to a business party than a birthday party for an

glasses of wine, children were

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

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

rude but masked it with

mention Matthew's name to him. Funny if he

is my advisor as well

joined in, greeting Claire warmly despite

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

that moment, Claire felt like someone punch her

but wonder if the Robertson genuinely innocent in the car

Claire honestly can't tell.

"They are dead."

to be discreet as she

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