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.

guests, initially oblivious to Claire's arrival, couldn't help 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

demeanor exuding power. "I'm Claire Peterson,

her declaration as if it were breaking news. Claire and Matthew finally made their way into the opulent mansion, leaving the paparazzi behind but not without a lasting impression, "You nailed it, Claire! I knew

seeing

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

expression shifted raised an

the flash

head, a tight smile etched

mansion. He once brought Robert over and told buy this

it from you." Matthew finished Claire's

really

that occurred. He always wanted

her shoulders and offered her

everything you own

know." Claire smiled back at Matthew

lavish house was abuzz with activity, filled with elegantly dressed guests

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

glasses of wine,

Matthew was always glued to Claire's side, seemingly Inseparable from her even in social

"I see you bring this man..

is trying to be rude but masked

scoffed in disbelief. She always mention Matthew's name to him. Funny

He is my advisor as well as

warmly despite

long. Where have you

Claire felt like

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

Claire honestly can't tell.

"They are dead."

discreet as she is curious to see their

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