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.

but turn 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 a headline, called out to Claire, "Who are you,

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

as if it were breaking news. Claire and Matthew finally made their way into the opulent mansion, leaving the paparazzi behind

chuckled seeing

Claire took in the lavish

noticing her expression shifted

Claire? Did the flash

shook her head, a tight

to buy this mansion. He once

it from you." Matthew finished

he really

this, but my guess is after the accident that occurred. He always wanted to

put his arms around her shoulders and offered her a

Claire, you will get everything you own back just

back at Matthew as they

elegantly dressed guests and adorned with decorations fit

feeling that this birthday

glasses of wine, children were running around under the watchful eyes of

annoyance. 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 and Matthew reached

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

to be rude but masked it with a

in disbelief. She always mention Matthew's name

advisor

wife, joined in, greeting Claire warmly

Where have you been? And

moment, Claire felt like someone punch her in

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

Claire honestly can't tell.

"They are dead."

as she is curious to

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