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."

though her eyes twinkled with mischief. "I just did what anyone else would've done," she replied casually, as though it was

the rivalry between Venus AMD and Metacortex. You've got guts," he said, offering her an approving look before moving off to chat with

her for being so generous toward her competitors.

step in to help like that. Usually, people just

shrugged and flashed a smile, "It's fine. I don't want to see

deep breath before entering, hoping for a little peace after the chaos of the press release. Instead, he walked into the

is she even here?" he muttered

way toward the group. He had barely taken a few steps when he overheard one of his business partners

Claire? he thought, frustration simmering beneath the surface. The nerves of these people. I'm the one who's supposed to be

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

strained than he intended. "I apologize for

One of them spoke up, voice flat and unimpressed, "Frank, your robot earlier could've hurt someone. What if it started throwing random things at the audience? That's not something you can just overlook." Another partner nodded

on her face, but she didn't say anything. She just took a sip of her tea and looked at him with amusement." "You know," she said casually, "It's fine. Mistakes happen. Just take a deep breath. You'll

ruined my exhibition," he said, voice tight with rage. "Why

her lips curling into a playful smile. "A thanks' would've sufficed," she said coolly. "I was just helping you out since you

flushed with anger, his jaw clenching. If he could've thrown

didn't back down.

and smirked. "I'l 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