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

rolled her eyes at his comment, a playful banter that was typical of their relationship. She returned to the living room, settling onto the sofa next to

his brows in

okay? Nothing

bad happened.

leaned in, listening intently

"Who do you meet?"

Lisa.'

furrowed his

she hadn't introduced Lisa properly. "Oh, she's my ex-husband's

he murmured,

bother you?" Claire waved a dismissive hand. "Oh, I've learned not to

was quite satisfying to see

grinned back. "Remind me never to mess

my bad side then you ate sale banter shifted to a more serious topic as Matthew brought up a concerning matter. "I

face turned serious at the mention of Robert

on hold for

creased in confusion. "Why would

answer: "My guess is so you," pointing a finger at Claire "wouldn't be

her mind already working through various scenarios. "We 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."

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

know you got this. You are

he dialed

with, Mr. Harris?"

need you to find

full name to

investigator asked for Claire's last name,

Claire_um her last name..." Alex muttered, his mind drawing a blank. He had never paid much attention to such details during

the other end of the line. "Sir, without

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