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 for a headline, called out to Claire,

slightly, her demeanor exuding power. "I'm

were breaking news. Claire and Matthew finally made their way into the opulent mansion, leaving the paparazzi behind but not without a lasting

seeing

the lavish surroundings. A

her expression shifted

Did the flash blinded

her head, a tight smile etched on

to buy this mansion. He once brought Robert over and

finished Claire's word as she nodded

he really wanted

He always wanted to take everything that makes me and

her shoulders and offered her

Claire, you will get everything you own back just in

back at Matthew as

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

off the feeling that this birthday party was more akin

deep in conversation over glasses of wine,

glued to Claire's side, seemingly Inseparable from her even in social gatherings. Despite his inner irritation, Robert put on

feelings well. "I see you bring this man.. I'm sorry who is he again?" Robert said as he

be rude but masked it with

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

Matthew, He is my advisor as well as my

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

long. Where have you

Claire felt like someone punch her

Robertson genuinely innocent in

Claire honestly can't tell.

"They are dead."

didn't bother to be discreet as she

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