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.

couldn't help but turn their attention as the paparazzi frenzy grew. They whispered among themselves, wondering who this captivating woman was stealing the

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

made their way into the opulent mansion,

seeing

inside, Claire took in the lavish surroundings. A sudden memory

noticing her expression shifted raised

Claire? Did the flash blinded

tight smile etched on

mansion. He once brought Robert over and told buy this

finished Claire's

really wanted

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

shoulders and

everything you own back just

back at Matthew as they walk in the

elegantly dressed guests and adorned with decorations fit for

couldn't shake off the feeling that this birthday

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

always glued to Claire's side, seemingly Inseparable from her even in social gatherings. Despite his inner irritation, Robert put on a

surprise!" Robert exclaimed; his tone slightly forced but masking his true feelings well. "I see you bring this man.. I'm sorry who

trying to be rude but masked it with

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

Matthew, He is my advisor

greeting Claire warmly despite the subtle tension in

darling! It's been so long. Where have you

like someone punch

but wonder if the Robertson genuinely innocent in the car crash accident

Claire honestly can't tell.

"They are dead."

to be discreet as she is curious to

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