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."

leave you alone for a couple of hours, and you come back with enough

of their relationship. She returned to the living

his brows

Nothing happened

bad happened.

in, listening intently

"Who do you meet?"

Lisa.'

his brow.

introduced Lisa properly. "Oh,

"Ah, I see," he murmured, his lips forming

flame bother you?" Claire waved a dismissive hand. "Oh, I've learned not to waste my energy on snakes like her," she replied nonchalantly. "I took the high road." Matthew

"Exactly! Besides, it was quite satisfying to see

me never to mess

Matthew. As long as you don't get me on my bad side then you ate sale banter shifted to a more serious topic as Matthew brought up a

serious at the mention of Robert name.

the fund on hold for now," he informed Claire, his expression

creased in confusion. "Why would

have a definite answer: "My guess is

have to 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 he wants." "Talking about Robert, aren't you going to confront him about the house he sold without telling you and your mother

I'm 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 his hand on her shoulder in a

you got this. You are Claire Peterson the CFO of Metacortex

dialed his private investigator's number. He needed to find Claire, his ex-wife. "What can

with, Mr. Harris?"

you

name to make the search easy

the investigator asked for Claire's last

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

silence on the other end of the line. "Sir, without her last name,

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