New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 405 Congratulate Frank!

After the chaotic press release, Claire and Matthew made their way toward the buffet room. The space was quiet, almost too quiet for a major event like the one that had just unfolded.

A few of Frank's business partners milled around, looking either bored or uncomfortable, but mostly avoiding eye contact with each other.

The food spread, on the other hand, was impressive-fruits, cheeses, mini sandwiches, and the like. Claire grabbed a few grapes, popping them into her mouth, while Matthew shot her a smirk. Matthew leaned over to Claire, his voice dripping with sarcasm, "Well, that went very well, huh?"

Claire chuckled lightly and picked up a small plate of fruit, shaking her head. "I should congratulate Frank for his bravery, you know? The way he boldly called Metacortex inferior, I mean-Venus AMD's the only one with the guts to call out Metacortex like that. It's so bold." she said, her voice full of playful amusement.

Matthew raised an eyebrow as he plucked a grape from the bowl. "Yeah, that's definitely one way to put it," he said, chewing on the fruit thoughtfully.

Matthew took a grape and chewed thoughtfully, shaking his head. "You really do know how to play the game, don't you?"

Claire gave him a sly smile. "It's all about making the right impression," she said, eyes scanning the room with practiced coolness.

Matthew popped a grape in his mouth, his eyes twinkling with amusement. "Yeah, definitely. His marketing team must be thrilled with that one." He grinned at her as Claire selected more fruit, clearly enjoying the moment.

Just then, one of Frank's business partners approached. A tall, well-dressed man with an air of importance stepped up to Claire, smiling broadly.

"I have to say, Ms. Peterson," he began, his voice warm with appreciation, "I don't think anyone else would've stepped in like that to save Frank's little fiasco earlier. If you hadn't intervened, who knows how much worse it could've gotten."

eyes twinkled with mischief. "I just did what anyone else would've done," she replied casually, as though it was no big deal. "I didn't

AMD and Metacortex. You've got guts,"

her competitors. Claire noticed a lot of them seemed

in to help like that. Usually, people just let

I don't want to

little peace after the chaos of the press release. Instead, he walked into the sight of

is she even here?" he muttered to himself in

a few steps when he overheard one of his business partners say, "You know, I've been thinking. Maybe in the

his face heating with barely contained rage. Why is it always Claire? he thought, frustration simmering beneath the surface. The nerves of these people. I'm the one who's supposed to

"Congrats on the press release, Frank," she said sweetly. "It was brave of you to call out Metacortex like that. Not many have the guts to say it." Frank gritted his teeth, trying to mask the snarky remark he wanted to make. "Thanks,"

than he intended. "I apologize for the earlier mishap with the robot. We'll make sure it doesn't

robot earlier could've hurt someone. What if it started throwing random

didn't say anything. She just took a sip of her

to let his anger explode. "You ruined my exhibition," he said, voice

curling into a playful smile. "A thanks' would've sufficed," she said coolly.

with anger, his jaw clenching. If he could've thrown hands, he would've. Instead, he stood there, barely holding himself

didn't back

give you props for your confidence though," she said, voice dripping with sarcasm. "Especially calling out Metacortex. But maybe next time, keep it in check? You don't want to