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

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

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

seeing Matthew

the lavish surroundings. A sudden memory washed

expression shifted raised

Did the flash blinded

head, a tight

He once

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

he really wanted

that occurred. He always wanted to take everything that makes

his arms around her shoulders and offered her

own back just in due time." st in

Claire smiled back at Matthew as they

dressed

off the feeling that this birthday party was more akin to

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

Claire's side, seemingly Inseparable from her even in social gatherings. Despite his inner irritation,

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

to be rude but masked

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

advisor as well as my

Robert's wife, joined in, greeting Claire warmly

have you been? And where

felt like someone punch her in the

innocent in the car crash accident or

Claire honestly can't tell.

"They are dead."

discreet as she is curious to see

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