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."

disbelief. "I leave you alone for a couple of hours,

playful banter that was typical of their relationship. She returned to the

raised his

Nothing

Matt nothing bad happened. But I did

intently as

"Who do you meet?"

Lisa.'

his

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

he murmured, his lips

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

"Exactly! Besides, it was quite satisfying to

never to mess with you, Claire," he

bad side then you ate sale banter shifted to a more serious topic as

mention of Robert name. "What did you find

fund on hold for now," he informed Claire, his

confusion. "Why would he

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

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

are holding me back as if telling me to not do it now." Matthew placed his hand on her shoulder in a

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

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 help you

with, Mr. Harris?"

you

full name to

asked for Claire's last

a blank. He had

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

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