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."

you alone for a couple of hours,

typical of their relationship. She returned to the living room, settling onto the sofa next to

raised his brows in

okay? Nothing

nothing bad happened. But I did met

in, listening intently as Claire recounted

"Who do you meet?"

Lisa.'

furrowed his

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

eyes widened in understanding "Ah, I see," he murmured, his lips

but ask, "But why were you 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

Besides, it was quite satisfying to see the flustered look on

"Remind me never to mess with

hit his forearm. "You're sate, 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

face turned serious at the mention of Robert name. "What did

hold for now," he informed

creased in confusion. "Why would

"My guess is so

"Or Robert might have another plan up his sleeves," she mused, her mind already working through various scenarios. "We have to keep our eyes and ears open. I don't know what Robert will do

inside me are holding me back

You are Claire Peterson

lavish office; frustration evident on his face as he dialed his private investigator's number. He needed to find Claire,

with, Mr. Harris?"

you

to make

the investigator asked for Claire's

blank. He had never paid much attention to such

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

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