New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 163

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?"

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

"How did

Now, tell me everything you know about Eligos and why he's interested

and his hands trembling. He shook his head, avoiding

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

I really can't tell you. If I do, my life is

Tom ended up dead, but she wasn't a monster. With a sigh, she

one who took

"No, I don't know anything about

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

but still scared. "What

sharp and precise.

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

in close, her voice

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

write

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

gaze. "Claire, you're incredibly brave," he said, shaking his head in disbelief. "I can't believe you actually did this."

deep breath, he knocked on the door and entered. Eligos sat behind his large mahogany desk, his

a message from Claire." He handed the paper to Eligos with

unreadable. "Claire," he muttered, the name hanging

heart pounding. "Y-yes,

low, chilling laugh escaped him. "Claire doesn't seem scared at all," he said, almost to

a

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

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