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."

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

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.

raised his

okay? Nothing

bad happened. But I

leaned in, listening intently

"Who do you meet?"

Lisa.'

his brow.

chuckled, realizing she hadn't introduced Lisa properly. "Oh, she's

see," he murmured, his

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, impressed by Claire's composed attitude. "I guess it's better to rise above

quite satisfying to

me never to mess with you, Claire," he

long as you don't get me on my bad side then you ate sale banter shifted to a more serious

serious at the mention of Robert name. "What did you find

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

creased in confusion.

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

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

inside me are holding me back as if telling

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

his face as he dialed his

with, Mr. Harris?"

you

to make the search

as the investigator asked for Claire's last name,

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

end of the line. "Sir, without her last name, it's

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