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?"

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. "Let me guess," she said, her tone dripping with sarcasm. "The

terror. "How did

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

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

up the tattoo gun and holding it threateningly. "If you won't tell

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

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

Were you the one who took

anything about the content. I was

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

but still

sharp and precise. She placed the paper on the table next to Tom. "Deliver this

hands, reading the message quickly before nodding. "I

leaned in close, her voice icy. "You'd

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

write

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

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

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

feeling his knees weaken, stammered, "It's... it's a message from Claire." He handed the paper

it, his expression unreadable. "Claire," he muttered, the name hanging in the

his heart pounding. "Y-yes, she

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,

waved a

oppressive aura. He hurried down the hallway, wanting to be as far