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.

themselves, wondering who this captivating woman was stealing the spotlight One bold paparazzi, eager for

her demeanor exuding power. "I'm Claire

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

chuckled seeing Matthew

headed inside, Claire took in the lavish

noticing her expression

Did the flash

shook her head, a tight smile etched on

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

from you." Matthew finished

really

know when Robert buy this, but my guess is after the accident that occurred. He always wanted to take everything that

around her shoulders and offered her a

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

Matthew as they walk in the lavish

was abuzz with activity, filled with elegantly dressed guests and adorned with decorations fit for a grand

scene around her, she couldn't shake off the feeling that this birthday party was

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

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

what a delightful surprise!" Robert exclaimed; 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

rude but

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

advisor as well as

warmly despite the

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

felt like someone punch her in the

innocent in the car crash accident

Claire honestly can't tell.

"They are dead."

bother to be discreet as she

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