Chapter 24

Chapter 24 See you soon

"Wow you look happy:"

Claire entered her penthouse with a bright smile, her arms laden with shopping bags that hinted at a successful spree

Matthew, who had been lounging on the sofa watching TV, couldn't help but notice her radiant demeanor.

"And what the heck is that?"

Claire's smile widened as she set down the bags, her eyes gleaming with satisfaction.: "I had a fantastic day shopping," she exclaimed, the excitement evident in her voice Matthew's gaze shifted behind Claire, where the bellboy stood, helping her with the numerous shopping bags. He looked a bit stunned

at the sight.

"Uh, Claire, what's all that?" Matthew asked, gesturing to the array of bags

"Don't worry. That is all my bags."

"You bought that many bags? Do you even wear it

Claire turned to Matthew as she raised her brows

"Matthew, it is a Birkin and Kelly. It is an investment, honey."

As the bellboy finished unloading the bags, Claire tipped him generously before he left.

"If technology can't distract you from the real world what will?" Matthew remarks sarcastically which Claire just smiled.

She headed to the kitchen and grabbed a bottle of water. "Relax, it was a one-time thing. Besides I miss the feeling of shopping Knowing that you are rich, gives you the satisfaction."

for a couple of hours, and you come back

relationship. She returned to the living room, settling onto the sofa

his brows in

Nothing happened to

Matt nothing bad happened.

leaned in, listening intently

"Who do you meet?"

Lisa.'

furrowed his brow. "Who's

introduced Lisa properly. "Oh, she's my ex-husband's new

widened in understanding "Ah, I see," he murmured, his lips forming an 'O'

looking happy instead of angry? Shouldn't seeing your ex's new flame bother you?" Claire waved a dismissive hand. "Oh, I've learned not to waste my energy on snakes like her," she replied

grinned. "Exactly! Besides, it was quite satisfying to see the flustered look on Lisa's

back. "Remind me never to mess with you,

you ate sale banter shifted to a more serious topic

the mention of

fund on hold for

in confusion. "Why would

answer: "My guess is so you," pointing a finger

keep our eyes and ears open. I don't know what Robert will do but one thing I know for sure, he will do anything to get what

being honest, I really want to confront him, but I don't know something inside me are holding me back as if telling me to not do it now." Matthew placed

this. You are Claire

dialed his private investigator's number.

with, Mr. Harris?"

you to find

to make

the investigator asked for Claire's last name,

name..." Alex muttered, his mind drawing a blank. He had never paid much attention to

on the other end of the line. "Sir, without her last name, it's going to be difficult

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