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."

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

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

raised his brows in

okay? Nothing happened to

happened. But

leaned in, listening intently as Claire recounted the

"Who do you meet?"

Lisa.'

his

Lisa properly. "Oh, she's my ex-husband's new

in understanding "Ah, I see," he murmured,

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

grinned. "Exactly! Besides, it was quite satisfying to

to mess with

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

mention of

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

creased in confusion. "Why would

definite answer: "My guess is so

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

don't know something inside me are holding me back as if telling me to

I know you got this. You are

forth in his lavish office; frustration evident on his face as he dialed his private investigator's number. He needed to find Claire, his ex-wife. "What can we help you

with, Mr. Harris?"

need you

to make

as the investigator asked for Claire's last

blank.

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

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