New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 24

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."

his head in mock disbelief. "I leave you alone for a couple of hours, and you come back with enough stuff to

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

raised his brows

okay? Nothing

nothing bad happened. But I did

listening intently as Claire recounted the

"Who do you meet?"

Lisa.'

furrowed his

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

he murmured, his

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 energy on snakes like her," she replied nonchalantly. "I took the high road." Matthew nodded, impressed by Claire's composed attitude. "I guess it's better to rise above

grinned. "Exactly! Besides, it was quite satisfying

back. "Remind me never to mess with you, Claire,"

don't get me on my bad side then you ate sale banter shifted to a more serious topic as

serious at the mention of Robert name. "What did you find

is putting the fund on hold for now," he informed Claire, his expression growing more

confusion. "Why would

have a definite answer: "My guess is so you," pointing a finger at Claire

don't know what Robert will do but one thing I know for sure, he will do anything to

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

are Claire

as he dialed his private investigator's number. He needed to

with, Mr. Harris?"

need you to

need a full name to make the search

the investigator asked for Claire's last name, Alex's confident facade

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

other end of the line. "Sir, without her

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