New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 480 Locating Andre The faint glow of the laptop illuminated Matthew's face as he continued his search, his fingers flying across the keys. Claire leaned against the side of his bed, her mind racing with possibilities and

unanswered questions. The revelation of Andre's existence still gnawed at her, the bitterness in his eyes from the party haunting her thoughts.

After several minutes of fruitless searching, Matthew sighed and pushed the laptop aside. "I don't get it. There should be something on him. But it's like he's a ghost."

Claire nodded slowly, her fingers drumming against her thigh. "That's because someone doesn't want us to find him. Someone with enough influence and resources to erase digital footprints."

"Eligos," Matthew muttered, his jaw tightening.

She sighed, looking at him with a weary expression. "He's always three steps ahead, isn't he?"

Matthew squeezed her hand gently. "He might be ahead right now, but we've caught up before. We can do it again." He paused, his gaze searching her face. "How are you holding up, really?"

Claire's eyes softened. She knew Matthew well enough to understand he wasn't asking out of mere curiosity. He genuinely cared, and for a moment, she let her guard slip. "I feel like everything I know about my life is unraveling. First the scandal with Adrian, and now this half-brother I never knew existed." Matthew nodded. "It's a lot to process."

She exhaled sharply, trying to steady her thoughts. "It's not just about processing it. I need to act. I can't let Eligos keep pulling the strings."

"We won't," Matthew assured her. "We just need a new angle. If the digital trail is gone, maybe it's time for some old-fashioned detective work.

Claire arched a brow. "You're suggesting we hit the streets?"

Matthew smirked. "Why not? We've done it before."

A reluctant smile tugged at her lips. "I suppose you're right. But first, you need more rest."

Matthew rolled his eyes. "I've rested enough. I'm ready to get back in the game."

She gave him a stern look. "Doctor's orders, Matthew."

"Fine, fine," he relented with a grin. "But at least let me help you strategize. We can't just stumble around blindly."

Claire nodded, her mind already spinning with ideas. "We need to figure out who Andre really is and where he's been all these years. If Eligos is using him, there has to be a point of contact, someone who brought Andre into Eligos's web."

seemed bitter. He's clearly been fed a story. If we can figure out what he believes, we can

much was obvious. He looked

responsible for his struggles," Matthew said. "If we

contacts in the city check financial records, public services, anything that might give us a hint

the Claire I

the tension easing from her shoulders. "Okay, let's do this. But for now,

Matthew chuckled. "You're relentless."

it," she shot back, rising to her

"Guilty as charged."

leave, he

in the doorway,

what happens, you're not alone in

softened. "I know.

as she

best at uncovering could dig up something on Andre

If

promised to get back to her within a few hours. The waiting was always the hardest part, and the gnawing uncertainty was starting to

QUMS

take a break, her office door creaked open, and Sandra poked her head in. "Hey, boss. Thought you might need a

"You read my

on the desk. Her eyes flicked to Claire's face, concern evident. "You look like you haven't slept

taking a sip. The warmth of the coffee helped ease some

then sat down in the chair across from Claire. "Is this about that guy

slightly. "You

And I couldn't help but

but this was uncharted territory. "His name is Andre. Apparently,

eyes widened. "Wow.

existed. And now, he shows up at the Christmas

forward. "Do you think

But someone's been filling his head with lies.