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.

whispered among themselves, wondering who this captivating woman was stealing the spotlight One bold paparazzi, eager for a headline, called out to Claire, "Who are

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

camera flashes intensified, capturing her declaration as if it were breaking news. Claire and Matthew finally made their way into the opulent mansion, leaving

chuckled seeing

inside, Claire took in the

expression shifted raised

okay Claire? Did the flash blinded

her head, a tight smile etched on her

buy this mansion. He once brought

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

he really

buy this, but my guess is after the accident that occurred. He always wanted to take everything that makes me and my

his arms around her shoulders and offered

will get everything you own back just in due time."

Claire smiled back at Matthew as they

with activity, filled with elegantly dressed guests and adorned with

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

their parents appeared to be deep in conversation over glasses of wine, children were running around under the

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

Robert exclaimed; his tone slightly forced but masking his true feelings well. "I see you bring this man.. I'm

is trying to be rude but

in disbelief. She always mention Matthew's name to him. Funny if he

my advisor as

Claire warmly despite the subtle

long. Where have you been? And where is

moment, Claire felt like someone punch her in the

but wonder if the Robertson genuinely innocent in the car crash accident or they pretending

Claire honestly can't tell.

"They are dead."

be discreet as she is curious to

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