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."

a couple of hours, and you come back with enough stuff to

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

raised his brows

okay? Nothing happened to

nothing bad happened. But I did met

intently as

"Who do you meet?"

Lisa.'

his brow.

realizing she hadn't introduced Lisa properly. "Oh,

he murmured, his

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,

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

to

side then you ate sale banter shifted to a more serious topic as

at the mention of Robert name.

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

in confusion. "Why would

shrugged, indicating he didn't have a definite answer: "My guess is so you," pointing

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

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

this. You are Claire Peterson the CFO of Metacortex and

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

with, Mr. Harris?"

need you to find

full name to make the

soon as the investigator asked for Claire's last

Alex muttered, his mind drawing a blank. He had never

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

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