New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 28

Chapter 28 Mum's request

Matthew's phone calls led him through a maze of information, piecing together details about the car crash from three years ago

His informant, a well-connected individual with access to confidential information, finally provided a crucial piece of the puzzle the name of the drunk driver, Allan Smith, who had tragically died six months after the incident.

Frowning with suspicion, Matthew pressed his informant for more details about Allan Smith's death.

"How did he die?" he asked, his voice edged with urgency.

The informant sighed briefly before responding, "It was natural causes. Heart failure."

Matthew processed this information, his mind racing with possibilities. Thanking his informant, he swiftly made his way to Claire's apartment, his determination fueling his steps.

Meanwhile, Claire, still grappling with the grief of her parents' untimely death, found solace in revisiting their belongings. She opened a box that had remained untouched, containing her mother's cherished items. A bittersweet smile crossed her lips as she discovered her mother's diary and a photo album filled with precious memories.

Flipping through the pages of the photo album, Claire's heart swelled with nostalgia and longing. It was then that a folded letter slipped out, catching her attention.

Setting aside the photo album, she picked up the letter, recognizing her mother's familiar handwriting.

As Claire unfolded the letter, tears welled up in her eyes. The words penned by her mother's hand carried a profound emotional weight. If you're reading this, it means I'm no longer with you

The letter began, echoing the pain of loss that Claire still felt keenly. Claire continued to read, her mother's voice seeming to resonate through the written words.

How are you doing sweetie? I hope you are doing well and living your life to the fullest.

Don't worry about me, dear. I am doing fine with your father.

This may be too much to ask, but I have favor to ask you my dear. I hope you don't mind.

There is this art club that I was a part of, and I want you to help them by funding their club.

I know this is a lot to ask however, the club is where I spend most of my time with when you are too busy.

They have incredible artist and I want the world to know about their talent.

I'm sorry if it trouble you, dear.

Just know that I love you always, mum.

traced the words on the letter, feeling a surge of determination mingled with sorrow. Her mother's plea touched her deeply, and

talented artists who lacked sufficient funding to fully

moment of joy among the artists of the art club. The image

Matthew arrived at Claire's apartment, he found her lost ina mix of emotions. "Claire," he said

looked up, her eyes reflecting a blend

mother left for me,"

it?" Matthew took a seat next beside Claire

art club for children filled with skillful and passionate talent." "Children?" Claire

"How did

your mum

letter she mention she spend so much

there especially when I was busy

realize how much of a workaholic she was until she found out about the

think,

disbelief

Of course you are not selfish,

in a comforting way and gaze to

are selfish, you wouldn't help me nor Anna and Eric. What your mum meant is for you to

just tell me what

she doesn't know what first steps, she should do. "That is. I don't know what to do." Claire placed both her hands on her head feeling frustrated by the fact she can't think or come up

need to be calm in order to think. While you are figuring

turned to Matthew

the information about

Matthew nodded.

about

leaned forward eagerly. "What

Matt?"

massed away about six

as he relayed the news. "The drunk driver's name was Allan Smith, but he passed away months

to disbelief. "He died?" she repeated, her

nodded, his tone apologetic. "Yes, Claire.

Claire stood up

mixture of frustration and disbelief swirling inside her. "He can't be death,"

figure it out,

off her

couldn't