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.

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

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

into the opulent mansion, leaving the paparazzi behind but not without a lasting impression, "You

chuckled seeing Matthew

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

noticing her expression

Did the flash blinded your

tight smile etched

wanted to buy this mansion. He once brought Robert over and told buy this but

you." Matthew finished Claire's word as she

he really wanted

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

her shoulders and offered her a warm

will get everything you own back just in due

back at Matthew as they walk in the

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

the scene around her, she couldn't shake off the feeling that this birthday party was more akin to a

over glasses of wine,

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

delightful surprise!" Robert exclaimed; his tone slightly forced but masking his true feelings well. "I see you bring this man.. I'm sorry who is he again?" Robert said

trying to be rude but masked it

mention Matthew's name

Matthew, He is my advisor as well as

Claire warmly despite the subtle

darling! It's been so long. Where have you been? And where

Claire felt like someone punch her in the

the Robertson genuinely innocent in

Claire honestly can't tell.

"They are dead."

discreet as she is curious to

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