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.

other 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 are

exuding power. "I'm Claire Peterson,

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

seeing

they headed inside, Claire took in the lavish

her expression

Did the flash

her head, a tight smile etched on her

mansion. He once brought

finished

he really

the accident that occurred. He always wanted to take

her shoulders

everything you own back just in due time." st in

back at Matthew

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

off the feeling that this birthday

glasses of wine, children were running around under the watchful eyes

He couldn't understand why Matthew was always glued to Claire's side, seemingly Inseparable from her even in social

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

trying to be rude but masked it with a look of

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

advisor

warmly despite the subtle tension in

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

moment, Claire felt like someone punch her in the

Robertson genuinely innocent in the car crash accident or they pretending to

Claire honestly can't tell.

"They are dead."

didn't bother to be discreet as she

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