New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 507 Arrested Claire sat in her office, meticulously gathering the evidence she had compiled against Robert-documents, financial statements, and internal reports from his time at Metacortex. Matthew stood beside her, double-checking the files, his expression grim.

"You sure about this?" Matthew asked as he passed her a flash drive.

Claire took it without hesitation. "More than ever."

She glanced at the clock. Time was slipping away, and she had to act fast before Robert caught wind of what she was doing.

As she placed the last set of papers into a file, her phone rang. She glanced at the caller ID and immediately put the call on speaker.

"Winnie," Claire said, continuing to organize the documents. "Why are you calling?"

Winnie's voice came through, slightly breathless. "I think I found out who this Evelyn is. The one who keeps visiting Lisa."

Claire's movements halted. She straightened, her grip tightening on the papers. "And?"

"I—I have a strong feeling she's planning to free Lisa," Winnie continued. "I just don't know how she's going to do it."

Claire frowned, her mind racing. "Free her?"

"Yeah. But I don't think it's a legal route," Winnie said hesitantly.

Claire exchanged a glance with Matthew before responding. "Keep an eye on Evelyn. See if you can find her real name."

There was a brief pause.

"I don't know, Claire," Winnie said, her voice laced with uncertainty.

Claire immediately softened her tone. "Listen, you don't have to keep going if you're uncomfortable. Just telling me what you know is more than enough. I'll take it from here."

Another moment of silence.

Then Winnie sighed. “No. I'll try one more time to find out who she is. I need to know."

Claire nodded, even though Winnie couldn't see her. "Alright. But if things get dangerous, stop immediately and get far away. Call me the moment you sense trouble, and I'll handle it."

"I will," Winnie promised. "Thanks, Claire."

"Stay safe," Claire said before hanging up.

She turned back to Matthew, her expression sharp. "We have to move now."

his

the police station with purpose. The officer at the

three years ago," Claire stated, her voice steady but firm. "That

that's not

I want to speak to a

officer hesitated, studying her face. Claire Peterson wasn't someone to be dismissed lightly. With a short nod, he motioned toward the

further instructions. She turned and headed up the stairs, Matthew right behind

203, Claire knocked

in," a deep voice

a sharp gaze, sat behind his desk, files scattered in front of him. He raised an eyebrow at the

greeted, recognizing her. "To what do I

point. "I want to reopen the car crash case from three

Harris frowned. "Why now?"

the evidence that

leaned

pulled out the flash drive and held

the device. He inserted it into his laptop and clicked on the

through the financial records, and skimmed through the damning documents. His expression

in

"Robert

case has been cold

can move on

just involved in my family's deaths. He's also been embezzling funds

nodding slowly. Then, he stood. "Alright.

drop you off at his

Matthew, Detective Harris, and another police officer entered VenusAMD. The moment they stepped into the lobby, the

of Metacortex, accompanied by a detective and a police officer? This was not

walking straight to the

the 20th floor, they headed for Robert's office. Claire didn't

his secretary, their lips locked in

Claire scoffed. "Of course."

jerked away, looking utterly shocked. His secretary gasped, scrambling to fix her blouse

surprised seeing you having an affair?

irritation as he straightened his tie. "What the hell, Claire? You can't just

Robertson, you are under arrest for conspiracy in the deaths of the Peterson family and

color drained from Robert's face.