The Billionaire Husband's Betrayal by Nancii Agosto

Chapter 16: Claire’s POV

Chapter 16: Claire’s POV

Leonardo and I rushed downstairs to see what prompted Charlotte’s scream. We rush into the living room to find Charlotte sitting in her chair alone and unharmed.

“Is everything okay, Charlotte?” Leo asks as he examined the room and her.

“I was just sitting here thinking of how nice it was to meet Matthew when I noticed my ring was missing. He must’ve stolen it when he shook my hand.” She’s accusing Matthew of stealing? Matthew may be many things but a thief wasn’t one of them.

“Are you sure?” Leo asked as Charlotte showed him her hand where a faint tan showed where the ring

had been.

“Yes, it was right here!” She points to the finger where it normally sat.

I stand there in disbelief and decide the best thing to do was call Matthew and see what happened.

Matthew answered joyfully.

“Hey Claire, what can I do for you?”

“Matthew, tell me the truth. Did you steal

Charlotte’s ring?” I ask firmly while I stand in the

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same room as Leo and Charlotte.

why I was there and I told her I needed money for a bind I was in. After hearing about my situation, she offered me the ring to help pay my debts. I tried to say no but she took it off, put it in my hand and said she wouldn’t accept no for an answer. So I

it to you?”

not a thief.”

knew where this was going. What I

“That’s not possible.”

What?!

not?” I’m trying to compose myself and speak calmly but I was

over to him as payment to clear my debts. I

take the ring from

know her.

back Matthew.” I wanted

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but I could hear Charlotte crying

behind me.

want him thrown in jail!” Charlotte tells

cruel, don’t you think?” I ask without a second thought as

Have some decency! Your brother stole her ring!” Leo

refuse but she literally put the ring in this hand.” I say as I point to Charlotte. I was not going to be blamed for insensitivities when she

come here with the intention of blackmailing and extorting

Leo was furious as my refusal

firm on my belief. If Matthew was a thief – he wouldn’t have to resort to begging and blackmailing. “There

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this!” Leo was in shock but I knew that Matthew’s version of