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

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

Claire and Matthew finally made their way into the opulent mansion, leaving the paparazzi behind but

seeing

Claire took in the lavish

noticing her expression shifted

okay Claire? Did the flash blinded your

her head, a tight

buy this mansion. He

stole it from you." Matthew finished Claire's word as she

he really

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

her shoulders and offered her

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

know." Claire smiled back at Matthew

filled with elegantly dressed guests and adorned with decorations fit for

couldn't shake off the feeling that this birthday

conversation over glasses of wine, children were running

with Matthew by her side, his 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. Despite his

a delightful surprise!" Robert exclaimed; his tone slightly forced but masking his true feelings well. "I see

to be rude but masked it with a

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

Matthew, He is my advisor as well

joined in, greeting Claire warmly despite the subtle tension

so long. Where have you

like someone

innocent in the

Claire honestly can't tell.

"They are dead."

as she is curious

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