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."

in mock disbelief. "I leave you alone for a couple of hours, and you come back with enough stuff to open your

was typical of their relationship. She returned to the living room, settling onto

his brows

okay? Nothing happened to

Matt nothing bad happened. But

in, listening intently as Claire recounted the

"Who do you meet?"

Lisa.'

furrowed his

she hadn't introduced Lisa properly. "Oh, she's my ex-husband's new

"Ah, I see," he murmured,

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, impressed by

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

grinned back. "Remind me never to

on my bad side then you

the mention of Robert name. "What

is putting the fund on hold for now," he informed Claire,

in confusion. "Why would he

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

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

want 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

know you got this. You are Claire Peterson the CFO

his lavish 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

with, Mr. Harris?"

need you to

a full name to

for Claire's last name, Alex's

last name..." Alex muttered, his mind drawing a blank. He

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

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