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?"

from Claire to Matthew 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

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

my ways, Tom. Now, tell me everything you know about Eligos and why he's interested

shook his head, avoiding her eyes. "I... I

and holding it threateningly. "If you won't tell me, I'll have to do some damage," she said, her voice low

his voice. "Please, don't! I really can't tell you. If I do, my

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

the one who took

don't know anything about the content. I was

spoke again. "Alright,

looked relieved but still scared. "What

counter. She quickly scribbled a message, her handwriting sharp and precise. She placed the paper on the table next to Tom. "Deliver

up the paper with shaking hands, reading the

her voice

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

you write

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

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

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

stammered, "It's... it's a message from Claire." He handed the paper to Eligos with

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

heart pounding. "Y-yes,

a sinister smile curled his lips. A low, chilling laugh escaped him. "Claire doesn't seem scared at all," he said, almost to himself. His eyes gleamed with dark

waved a dismissive

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