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.

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, called out to Claire, "Who are

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

Matthew finally made their way into the opulent mansion, leaving the paparazzi behind but not without a lasting impression, "You nailed it,

seeing Matthew

took in the lavish surroundings. A sudden

her expression shifted raised

Claire? Did the flash blinded your

a tight

wanted to buy this mansion. He once brought Robert over and told buy this

finished Claire's word as she

really wanted

always wanted to take everything that makes me

his arms around her shoulders and offered her

you own back just in due time." st in

Claire smiled back at Matthew as they walk in the lavish

elegantly dressed guests and

she couldn't shake off the feeling that this birthday party was more akin to a business

their parents appeared to be deep in conversation over glasses of wine, children

couldn't understand why Matthew was always glued to Claire's side, seemingly Inseparable

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

is trying to be rude but masked it with

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

advisor as well as

joined in, greeting Claire warmly

have you been? And

felt like someone punch her in the

in the car crash

Claire honestly can't tell.

"They are dead."

discreet as she is curious to

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