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."

you alone for a couple of hours, and you come back with

a playful banter that was typical of their relationship. She returned to the living room, settling onto

his

okay? Nothing happened

nothing bad happened.

in, listening intently as

"Who do you meet?"

Lisa.'

his brow. "Who's

Lisa properly. "Oh, she's my

see," he murmured, his lips forming an

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

satisfying to see

back. "Remind me never to mess with you, Claire,"

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

the mention of Robert name. "What

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

in confusion. "Why

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

know what Robert will do but one thing

don't know something inside me are holding me

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

frustration evident on his face as he dialed his private investigator's number. He needed to find Claire, his ex-wife. "What can

with, Mr. Harris?"

you to

a full name to

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

drawing a blank. He had never paid much attention to

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

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