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.

touched her deeply, and she

a haven for talented artists who lacked

the table, Claire glanced at a photo in the album, her mother captured in a moment of joy among the artists of the art club. The image spoke volumes about the importance of art and community in

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

eyes reflecting

I found something that my mother left for me," she explained,

is it?" Matthew took a seat

an art club for children filled with skillful and

"How did

your mum find this

mention she spend so

time there especially when

of guiltiness. She hadn't realize how much

you think, I'm

eyes widen in disbelief by Claire sudden

Of course you

place his hand on her shoulder in a comforting way and gaze

selfish person I know. If you are selfish, you wouldn't help me nor Anna and Eric. What your mum meant is for you to stop working so much and look out to the real world"

me

what to do." Claire placed both her hands on her head feeling frustrated by the fact she can't think or come

Claire. You need to be calm in order to think.

turned to Matthew her interest

found the information

Matthew nodded.

information about the

forward eagerly. "What did

Matt?"

massed away about six

relayed the news. "The drunk driver's name

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

tone apologetic. "Yes,

Claire stood up

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

figure it out,

off her

Claire couldn't shake