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.

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

power.

capturing her declaration as if it were breaking news. Claire and Matthew finally made their way into the opulent mansion, leaving the paparazzi behind but not without a lasting impression, "You nailed

chuckled seeing

in the lavish surroundings. A

her expression shifted raised

Did the

a tight

mansion. He once brought Robert over

Matthew finished Claire's word

really

know when Robert buy this, but my guess is after the accident that occurred. He always wanted to take everything that makes me and my parents happy. He is just a petty

his arms around her shoulders and

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

Matthew as they walk in

was abuzz with activity, filled with elegantly dressed guests and adorned with

couldn't shake off the feeling that this birthday party

over glasses of wine, children were running around under the

expression 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.

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

but masked it with a look of

Matthew's

Matthew, He is my advisor

greeting Claire warmly despite the subtle

long. Where have

that moment, Claire felt like someone punch

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

Claire honestly can't tell.

"They are dead."

be discreet as she is curious to see their

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