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?"

around the room, his eyes darting from Claire to Matthew and back again. "I can't tell you that," he said, his voice barely above a whisper. Claire laughed, a sound that sent chills down Tom's spine.

widened in terror. "How did you know?"

my ways, Tom. Now, tell me everything you know about Eligos and why

up, his face pale and his hands trembling. He shook his

She stood up, picking up the tattoo gun and holding it threateningly. "If you won't tell me, I'll have to do some damage," she said, her voice low and

don't! I really can't tell you. If I do, my

She honestly didn't care if Tom ended up dead, but she wasn't a monster. With a sigh,

who

"No, I don't know anything about the content.

again. "Alright, since you can't

relieved but

a message, her handwriting sharp and precise. She placed the paper on the

with shaking hands, reading the message quickly before

her voice

behind. They nodded to the woman at the front desk before heading out to the

write

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

Tom. He looked up at her, astonishment and admiration in his gaze. "Claire, you're incredibly brave," he said, shaking his head in

paper tightly, dreading the encounter. Taking a deep breath, he knocked on the door and entered.

a message from Claire."

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

nodded, his heart pounding.

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 himself. His eyes gleamed with dark amusement. Tom stood there, feeling the oppressive weight of Eligos's presence. "C-can I go now?" he asked, his voice barely

waved a

him as he escaped Eligos's oppressive aura. He hurried