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.

the paparazzi frenzy grew. They whispered among themselves, wondering who this captivating

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

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

chuckled seeing Matthew

headed inside, Claire took in the

her expression shifted raised an

okay Claire? Did the flash blinded

a tight smile

it's just...this mansion...my dad wanted to buy this mansion. He once

Matthew finished Claire's

he really

but my guess is after the accident that occurred. He always wanted to take everything that

put his arms around her shoulders and offered

own back just in

Claire smiled back at Matthew as they

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

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

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

He couldn't understand why Matthew 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

his true feelings well. "I see

trying to be rude but

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

advisor as well as

Robert's wife, joined in, greeting Claire warmly despite

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

moment, Claire felt like someone

the Robertson genuinely innocent in the car

Claire honestly can't tell.

"They are dead."

as she is curious

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