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

playfully rolled her eyes at his comment, a playful banter that was typical of their relationship. She returned to the living room, settling onto the sofa next to Matthew. "Something

raised his

okay? Nothing

Matt nothing bad happened. But I

in, listening intently as Claire recounted

"Who do you meet?"

Lisa.'

furrowed his brow.

hadn't introduced Lisa properly.

eyes widened in understanding "Ah, I see," he

help 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,

Besides, it was quite satisfying to see

me never to mess with you,

my bad side then you ate sale banter shifted to a more

the mention of Robert name. "What did

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

forehead creased in confusion. "Why would he

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

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 about Robert, aren't you going to confront him about the house he sold without telling you

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 in a comforting

know you got this. You are Claire Peterson the CFO of Metacortex and

paced back and forth in his lavish office; frustration evident on his face as he dialed

with, Mr. Harris?"

you

a full name to make the search easy

for

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

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

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