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."

"I leave you alone for a couple of hours, and you come back with enough

was typical of their relationship. She

raised his brows in

okay? Nothing happened to

Matt nothing bad happened. But I

intently as Claire recounted the

"Who do you meet?"

Lisa.'

his brow. "Who's

Lisa

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

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

was quite satisfying to see the flustered look on Lisa's

to

bad side then you ate sale banter shifted to a more serious topic as Matthew brought up a concerning matter. "I found

of Robert name. "What did

found out that Robert is putting the fund on hold for now," he

confusion. "Why would he do

didn't have a definite answer: "My guess is so you," pointing a finger at Claire "wouldn't

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 house he sold without

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

this. You are Claire Peterson the CFO of Metacortex and

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

a full name to make the search easy and

soon as the investigator asked for Claire's

name..." Alex muttered, his mind drawing a blank. He had never paid much attention to such details during their forced

the line. "Sir, without her last name, it's going to

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