New beginning: Billionaire love story (Claire and Alex) novel Chapter 126

chapter 126 Your answer? 

The clock strike five am and Clare sill haven’t heard from Robert. He only had one hour left to decide, that’s why she didn’t bother him even though she continually checked her phone 

Ack on the door interrupted her. 

Matthew strat ide the office bringing a cup of hot chocolate in his hands. “Here, drink this “He placed the mug down in front of Claire. She frowned and looked at the hot chocolate weirdly then looked up to Matthew 

“What is this?” 

“It’s a hot chocolate.” He said in a matter of fact 

“And what is this for 

“It’s forsoothing your nerves. I know you are anxious.” 

She raised her brows instinctively. “How do you know I’m anxious?” 

Matthew lips curl up to a smirk as he crossed his arms over his chest. “Claire, I know everything about you.” However, Clatre didn’t bought it. She leaned back to her chair and cross her arms over her chest. 

*Matthew Finnegan, you watch me from the surveillance camera, huh?” he tensed up before shaking his head. 

“No,” he said as he looked elsewhere but Claire’s eyes. She narrowed her eyes at him. “Matthew,” she said in a warning tone, and he sighed. “Fine, you got me. moved to sit at the chair in front of the desk “Don’t be mad at me. I was just worried about you since you did not want to talk to anyone. And you kept glancing on your phone repeatedly.” 

Claire couldn’t help but sighed. “I’m sorry. I did not meant to be nade to you earlier. I was just upset,” 

Matthew raised his brows curiously. “What happened earlier?” 

“Robert mention my parents. He said something about how my parents will be disappointed at me for acting the way i 

Matthew gazed hardened and his face looked serious. “What? He said that? After what he did, be still have the audacity to say that you? Don’t fall for it, claire. I’m sure it is one of his tricks to make you feel guilty and then you let it go about the contract.” 

She nodded in agreement. “I thought so too, Even though at first it is troubling me but then I realized he was trying to play victim.” 

“Is there a reason why you kept checking your phone?” 

“I gave time for Robert to decide whether he wants to sell his shares come, or send a video of him cheating on his wife,” 

Scrunching his brows, Matthew couldn’t help wondering how claire low about obert personal affairs, and he couldn’t help but asked. “How did you know about 

claire smiled proudly since she always one step ahead. “Remember when I first got here? I saw him making out with his personal secretary but that time I didn’t take it seriously however, to confront him I need something to blackmail Robert, so I decided to use that.” 

“Do you think he will care about it?” 

Claire scoffed. “A man like Robert will obviously care about it. He is the type of person who value their status” 

“What time he will coat you?” 

“I gave him time limit till six this evening, her phone vibrate and as she check it, is Robert himself messaging Claire. “Speak of the devil, he text me to meet him at the restaurant.” 

*sandra, could you please bring me the document I told you to print earlier? Claire said through the interrom 

“Of course, I will bring it right away.” 

A moment later, the door open and Sandra deliver the document. “Thank you, Sandra. She nodded and leave. 

Claire stood up and grab herbag, “Matthew, I need you to come with me.” 

“Roger that, Claire.” 

The two of them make their way out of the office. Claire anticipated Robert answer. She couldn’t help but wonder what excuses he will make this time. 

The drive wasn’t that long since it is not that for fem Claire’s office. She didn’t waste time and jump out of the car with Matthew following behind her. As she walked inside the restaurant, a staff greet her 

Are you Ms. Cale Peterson? 

“Yes, that’s me.” 

“Right this way,mas Claire followed her and was stunned to see the restaurant empty 

The stall lead Clawhere Robert is already seated while drinking his wine. He noticed Claire and stood up from his seat. 

“Clasie, have a seat. “His eyes then move to Matthew with a frowned. “I believe this is a private conversation.” 

“No, he stay line “Claire said famly which makes Robert frowned but didn’t say anything 

“you agter?” 

“Well, I believe we can come up with an agreement.” 

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She narrowed her eyes at han disliking the sound of it. However, she didn’t intervene as she waited for him to finish. 

“Maybe we can negotiate. After all I am the reason Metacostex could be this successful ” 

Aloud laughed escape Claine lips as soon as she heard Robert said that. She couldn’t believe her ears and also his bravery to ask for a negotiation even it i