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."

shook his head in mock disbelief. "I leave you alone for a couple of hours, and

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

raised his brows in

okay? Nothing

nothing bad happened. But

in, listening intently

"Who do you meet?"

Lisa.'

his brow. "Who's

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

eyes widened in understanding "Ah, I see," he murmured, his lips forming an 'O'

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

Besides, it was quite satisfying

grinned back. "Remind me never to mess with

playfully 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 brought up a concerning matter. "I found seething

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

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

confusion. "Why would he

a definite answer: "My guess is

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." "Talking about Robert, aren't you going to confront him about the

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

are Claire Peterson the CFO of Metacortex and also

his face as he dialed his private investigator's number. He needed to find Claire,

with, Mr. Harris?"

you to find

need a full name to make the

asked for

drawing a blank. He had never paid much

voice broke through the silence on the other end of the line. "Sir, without her last

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