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."

mock disbelief. "I leave you alone for a couple of hours, and you come back with

of their relationship. She returned to the living room, settling onto the sofa next to Matthew. "Something happened earlier

raised his brows

okay? Nothing happened

bad happened.

in, listening intently

"Who do you meet?"

Lisa.'

his

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

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

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

"Exactly! Besides, it was quite satisfying to see the flustered

to mess with you,

you ate sale banter shifted to a more serious topic as Matthew brought up a concerning

the mention of

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

forehead creased in confusion. "Why

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

Robert might 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."

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 a

I know you got this. You are

he dialed his private investigator's number. He needed to find Claire, his ex-wife. "What can we help you

with, Mr. Harris?"

you to find

a full name to make the search

soon as the investigator asked for Claire's last name, Alex's confident facade

a blank. He had never

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

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