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.

turn their attention as the paparazzi frenzy grew. They whispered among themselves, wondering who this captivating woman was stealing the spotlight One

power. "I'm Claire

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

chuckled seeing

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

her expression shifted raised an

okay Claire? Did the flash blinded

a tight smile etched on her

He once brought Robert

you." Matthew finished

really

know when 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

put his arms around her shoulders and offered

you own back just in due time."

at Matthew as they walk in

with elegantly dressed guests

feeling that this birthday party was more akin to a business party than

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

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 inner irritation, Robert put

forced but masking his true feelings well. "I see you bring this man.. I'm

but masked it

She always mention Matthew's name

advisor

wife, joined in, greeting Claire warmly despite the subtle tension

Where have you

Claire felt like someone punch her in

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

Claire honestly can't tell.

"They are dead."

didn't bother to be discreet as she

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