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?"

voice barely above a whisper. Claire laughed, a sound that sent chills

eyes widened in terror. "How did you

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

and his hands trembling. He shook

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

"Please, don't! I really can't tell you. If I

her 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 gun back on

you the one who

head vigorously. "No, I don't know anything about the content. I was just told to deliver

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

looked relieved but

and precise. She placed the paper on the table next to Tom. "Deliver this to Eligos. If you

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

close, her

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 seat, and Matthew started the engine, driving away from the shop. As they drove, Matthew

you write

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

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

in, Tom 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 sat behind

message from Claire." He handed the

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

nodded, his heart

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.

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