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

his comment, a playful banter that was typical of their relationship. She returned to the living

raised his brows in

Nothing

Matt nothing bad happened. But I

intently

"Who do you meet?"

Lisa.'

furrowed his brow. "Who's

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

he murmured, his lips forming

dismissive hand. "Oh, I've learned not to waste my energy on snakes like her," she replied nonchalantly. "I took the high road." Matthew

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

to mess with you,

you don't get me on my bad side then you

mention of Robert

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

forehead creased in confusion. "Why would he

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

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 but one thing I know for sure, he will do anything to get what he wants." "Talking

inside me are holding me

are Claire

as he dialed his private investigator's number.

with, Mr. Harris?"

you

a full name to make

as the investigator asked for

Claire_um her last name..." Alex muttered, his mind drawing a blank. He had never paid much

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

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