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.

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

slightly, her demeanor exuding power. "I'm

Claire and Matthew finally made their way into the opulent mansion, leaving the paparazzi behind but not without a lasting impression,

seeing Matthew

they headed inside, Claire took in the lavish surroundings. A

noticing her expression shifted

okay Claire? Did the flash

her head, a tight smile etched

He once brought Robert over and told buy this but

finished Claire's word

really wanted

after the accident that occurred. He always wanted to take

his arms around her shoulders and offered her

everything you own back just in due time."

Matthew

lavish house was abuzz with activity, filled with elegantly dressed

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

conversation over glasses of wine, children were

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

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

trying to be rude but masked it with

She always mention Matthew's name to him. Funny if he easily

Matthew, He is my advisor as

warmly despite

darling! It's been so long. Where have you been? And where is

moment, Claire felt like someone punch

innocent in the car crash

Claire honestly can't tell.

"They are dead."

be discreet as she

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