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 woman was stealing the spotlight One bold paparazzi, eager

exuding power.

it were breaking news. Claire and Matthew finally made their way into the opulent mansion,

chuckled seeing Matthew

Claire took in the lavish surroundings. A sudden

noticing her expression shifted raised

okay Claire? Did the flash blinded your

shook her head, a tight smile etched

buy this mansion. He

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

really

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

shoulders

you will get everything you own back just in

Matthew as they

dressed

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

over glasses of wine, children were running around under

his expression briefly clouded with annoyance. He couldn't understand why Matthew was always glued to Claire's side, seemingly Inseparable from her even

masking his true feelings well. "I see you bring this

rude but masked it with

always mention Matthew's

advisor as well

greeting Claire warmly

been so long. Where have you

felt like someone punch her

genuinely innocent in the car

Claire honestly can't tell.

"They are dead."

be discreet as she

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