New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 163

Chapter 163 Capturing him

"You?!"

Claire smirked, not bothering to hide her satisfaction. "Surprised to see me?"

Tom's eyes widened, a mix of shock and fear crossing his face. "What are you doing here?"

"I think it's time we had a little chat," Claire said, her voice cold. She set the tattoo gun aside and crossed her arms, glaring down at him. "I want answers, Tom. And you're going to give them to me."

Tom tried to sit up, but Claire pushed him back down. "Stay put," she ordered. "You're not going anywhere."

She called Matthew name, and he walked in the room. His face is serious as he stood across Claire.

Claire gestured for Matthew to tie Tom's hands, and he did so without a word. Claire then took a seat across from Tom, her eyes never leaving his.

"Now, Tom," Claire began, her voice calm but firm, "did you send the brown envelope to my office?"

Tom shook his head vigorously, his face pale. "No, I don't know anything about that. I swear!"

Claire leaned back in her chair, her eyes narrowing. "If you don't know anything, then why did you look so surprised when you saw me?"

Tom cleared his throat nervously, avoiding her gaze. "I was just told to... to do certain things," he stammered.

Claire raised her eyebrows, her interest piqued. "By whom, Tom? Who told you to do these things?"

to Matthew and back again. "I can't tell you that," he said, his voice barely above a whisper. Claire

eyes widened in terror. "How did you know?" he asked, his voice

my ways, Tom. Now, tell me everything you know about Eligos and why he's interested

face pale and his hands trembling. He shook his head, avoiding her eyes. "I... I can't tell

eyes grew cold. She stood up, picking up the tattoo gun and holding it threateningly. "If you

in his voice. "Please, don't! I really can't tell you.

wasn't a monster. With a sigh,

you the one who took my picture and stalked

know anything about the content. I was just told to

"Alright, since you can't tell me, I want you

relieved but still

grabbed a piece of paper and a red pen from the counter. She quickly scribbled a message, her handwriting sharp and precise. She placed the paper on the table next to Tom. "Deliver this to

paper with shaking hands, reading the message quickly before nodding. "I will. I

leaned in close, her voice

at the front desk before heading out to the car. Claire jumped into the passenger seat, and Matthew started the

you write

smirk appeared on Claire's lips as she stared out the window.

admiration in his gaze. "Claire, you're incredibly brave," he said, shaking his head in

head down and his hands trembling with fear. He clutched the paper tightly, dreading the encounter. Taking a deep breath, he knocked on

"It's... it's a message from

"Claire,"

nodded, his heart pounding.

seem scared at all," he said, almost to himself. His eyes gleamed with dark amusement. Tom stood there, feeling the oppressive weight of Eligos's presence. "C-can I go

a

flooding through him as he escaped Eligos's oppressive aura. He hurried down the hallway, wanting to