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?"

voice barely above a whisper. Claire laughed, a sound that sent chills down Tom's spine. "Let me guess," she said, her tone dripping with sarcasm. "The name is Eligos, am

eyes widened in terror. "How did

"I have my ways, Tom. Now, tell me everything you know about

pale and his hands trembling. He shook his head, avoiding her eyes. "I... I

cold. She stood up, picking up the tattoo gun and holding it threateningly. "If you won't tell me, I'll have to do some

yelled slightly, panic evident in his voice. "Please, don't! I really can't tell you. If I do, my

dead, but she wasn't a monster. With a sigh, she placed the tattoo gun back on the counter and crossed her arms

the one who took my picture and stalked

don't know anything

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

looked relieved but still scared.

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

paper with shaking hands, reading the

her voice icy.

following close behind. They nodded to the woman at the front desk before heading out to the car. Claire jumped into the passenger seat, and Matthew started the engine, driving away from the shop. As they drove, Matthew glanced

write in that

smirk appeared on Claire's lips as she stared out the window. "I told him that he's

he read the content of the paper Claire handed Tom. He looked up at her, astonishment and admiration in his gaze. "Claire, you're incredibly brave," he said, shaking his head in disbelief. "I

in, Tom made his way to Eligos's office, his head down and his hands trembling with fear. He clutched the paper tightly, dreading the encounter. Taking a deep breath, he knocked on the door and entered. Eligos sat behind his large mahogany desk, his piercing eyes fixed on Tom as he approached. "What is it?" Eligos asked, his voice cold and

it's a message from Claire." He handed the

He glanced at it, his expression unreadable. "Claire," he

his heart

gaze flickered to the paper, and as he read the contents, a sinister smile curled his lips. A low, chilling laugh escaped him. "Claire doesn't seem scared at all," he said, almost to

waved a

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