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?"

barely above a whisper. Claire laughed,

eyes widened in terror. "How did you know?" he asked, his voice

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

his face pale and his hands trembling. He shook his head, avoiding her eyes. "I... I can't

eyes grew cold. She stood up, picking up the tattoo gun and holding it threateningly. "If

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

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

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narrowed her eyes, scrutinizing him. After a moment of silence, she spoke again. "Alright, since

looked relieved but still scared. "What

a red pen from the counter. She quickly scribbled a message, her handwriting sharp and precise. She placed the paper on the table next to

with shaking hands, reading the message quickly

her

turned and walked out of the room, Matthew following close behind. They nodded to the woman at the front desk before heading out to the car. Claire jumped into the passenger

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as she stared out the window. "I

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

with fear. He clutched the paper tightly, dreading the encounter. Taking a deep breath, he knocked on the door

a message from Claire." He handed the paper to

his expression unreadable. "Claire," he muttered, the name hanging in the air like a threat. "Did she

heart pounding.

doesn't seem scared at all," he said, almost to himself. His eyes gleamed with dark amusement.

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oppressive aura. He hurried down the hallway, wanting to be as far away from that room