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.

arrival, couldn't help but turn their attention as the paparazzi frenzy grew. They whispered among themselves, wondering who this captivating woman

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

camera flashes intensified, capturing 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

chuckled seeing

in the lavish surroundings. A sudden

expression shifted raised

okay Claire? Did the flash blinded

tight smile etched on

this mansion. He

you." Matthew finished

he really wanted

buy this, but my guess is after the accident that occurred. He always wanted

around her shoulders and

will get everything you own back just in due time."

smiled back at Matthew as they walk in the

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

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

parents appeared to be deep in conversation over glasses of wine, children were running around under the

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.

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

trying to be rude but

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

He is my advisor as well as

in, greeting Claire warmly despite the subtle

Where have

like someone punch her in the

Robertson genuinely innocent in the car crash accident

Claire honestly can't tell.

"They are dead."

be discreet as she is curious to see their

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