New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 39

Chapter 39 Unexpected visitor

?" Claire's voice was calm yet

"Matthew, have you found any suspicious transactions in Robert's bank accounts or any linked accounts?" serious, her eyes fixed on Matthew as he sifted through digital records on his laptop.

In the headquarters, Claire ask Matthew to track Robert bank activity after she froze it by hacking to the system. Matthew, a skilled analyst with a knack for uncovering hidden truths, shook his head slightly. "Not currently, Claire. There haven't been any recent transactions that raise red flags."

Claire sighed, tapping her fingers lightly on the table. "The last transaction was a week ago, a large sum, right?"

Matthew nodded. "Yes, that's correct.

Claire's mind raced as she considered the implications. "I think Robert may have realized that the account was frozen, and he hasn't made any attempts to retrieve the funds."

Matthew furrowed his brow, deep in thought. "That's possible. It could mean he's changed his tactics or has other plans in motion." Claire leaned back in her chair, a frustrated groan escaping her lips. "Trying to decipher Robert's motives is like playing a ending game of chess."

never-

Matthew turned his attention fully to Claire, his eyes serious. "Why don't you just confront him directly? It seems like a more straightforward approach than playing this cat-and-mouse game."

Claire shook her head, her expression resolute. "I can't confront him without concrete evidence, Matthew. I need something tangible, not just assumption.

Matthew raised an eyebrow, a hint of skepticism in his voice. "But how long will you keep playing this game? Aren't you tired of the constant uncertainty?"

Claire sighed, her gaze shifting to the expansive view outside the window. "I am certain. I just need enough information to make a decisive move. Until then, we have to keep digging."

Matthew nodded, understanding Claire's strategies. "Fair enough. Maybe we can start by confronting Robert about the house. It' your parents' house, and if he's sold it without your consent, then...that could be the first step to figure something out."

suggestion. "You're right. Confronting him about the house might just

mind were already turning, formulating a plan

yet cautious. "Just be careful, Claire.

Don't

shot Matthew with a reassuring

ready with whatever

waited for Robert to join her. When Robert finally descended the stairs and took his seat at the head of the table, Gretta's frown deepened.

one about the frozen account. I heard you," she admitted, her eyes fixed on Robert's face. Robert's gaze hardened as he placed his utensil down, his irritation evident. "And what

him in disbelief. "What are you going to do about it? Are you just going to ignore

my ways of dealing with

"Do you have any idea who might have

Claire might be behind it," he

at the mention of Claire. "Claire? That means she's onto us. She knows about our scheme," she realized

fear creeping into

she's just playing ganes," he remarked casually, though his demeanor hinted at underlying tension. Gretta watched Robert eat, her mind racing with worry. She threw her napkin onto her plate and crossed her arms over her chest, unable to contain her

her agitation and

you be so calm about

everything we own. She's already

utensil down on his plate, causing Gretta to flinch. "Don't bring up about that." he snapped, his voice sharp with anger. Gretta, undeterred by Robert's reaction, continued to

something. Robert. We can't just sit here and let Claire ruin us. Maybe we should hire someone to take care of her, you know, make

Gretta. "Don't be foolish, Gretta. We can't do anything that

to see Claire winning and

deep enough. We can't escalate things further. I

" Gretta's jaw

glared back at Robert.

out of the room, heading back to her