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."

for a couple of hours, and you come

She returned to the living room, settling onto the

raised his brows

Nothing happened

Matt nothing bad happened.

leaned in, listening intently as Claire recounted

"Who do you meet?"

Lisa.'

his brow. "Who's

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

I see," he murmured, his lips forming an

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 the

grinned. "Exactly! Besides, it was quite satisfying to see the flustered look

me never to mess with you,

hit his forearm. "You're sate, Matthew. As long as you don't get me on my bad side then you ate

the mention of

hold for now," he informed Claire,

in confusion. "Why would

guess is so you," pointing a

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

me are holding me back as if telling me to not do it now." Matthew

you got this. You are Claire Peterson the CFO of

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

need a full name to make the search easy

investigator asked for Claire's last

his mind drawing a blank.

investigator's voice broke through the silence on the other end of the line. "Sir, without

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