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.

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

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

into the opulent mansion, leaving the paparazzi

chuckled seeing

inside, Claire took in the

her expression shifted raised an

Did the

shook her head, a tight

dad wanted to buy this mansion. He once brought

Matthew finished

he really wanted

don't know when Robert buy this, but my guess is after the accident that occurred. He always wanted to take everything that

her shoulders and offered her a warm

you own back just in due time." st in

Claire smiled back at Matthew as they walk

elegantly dressed guests and adorned with decorations fit

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

conversation over glasses of wine, children were running

briefly clouded with annoyance. He couldn't understand why Matthew was always glued to Claire's side, seemingly Inseparable from her even in social gatherings. Despite his inner

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

trying to be rude but masked

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

my advisor as well as

joined in, greeting Claire warmly

been so long. Where have you been? And

felt like someone punch her in the

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

Claire honestly can't tell.

"They are dead."

as she is curious to see

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