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?"

that," he said, his voice barely above a whisper. Claire laughed, a sound that sent chills

widened in terror. "How did you

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

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

threateningly. "If you won't tell me, I'll have to do some damage," she said,

"Please, don't! I really can't tell you. If I do, my life is on

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

Were you the one who took

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

moment of silence, she spoke again. "Alright, since you can't tell me, I want you to deliver a message to

relieved but still scared.

from the counter. She quickly scribbled a message, her handwriting sharp and precise. She placed

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

leaned in close, her

desk before heading out to

write in

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

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 can't believe you actually did this." Claire nodded, her expression serious. "It had to be done, Matthew. I need to know who he is and find out the reason

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

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

taking the paper from Tom's grasp. He glanced at it, his expression unreadable. "Claire," he muttered, the name

heart pounding. "Y-yes,

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

a

room, relief flooding through him as he escaped Eligos's oppressive aura. He