New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 9

Chapter 9 Betrayal

In the meeting room, Alex laid out his vision for the new hotel chain in Las Vegas. He emphasized that by the end of 2024, it would be up and running

"We need to think outside the box," he said to his team, "something that will set us apart from the rest.

He explained his concept in detail, highlighting what he wanted and what he didn't want.

*Luxury and elegance are overdone in Vegas," he remarked. "We need something mysterious, something that will pique people's

curiosity.

After assigning three team members to find an interior designer, the meeting concluded. Alex made his way to his office, but as he entered, he was surprised to find Christian lounging on his couch, engrossed in a game on his phone. Alex greeted him sarcastically, to which Christian responded with a grin and a salute. "Working hard, I see," Alex remarked dryly.

Christian chuckled. "Just taking a breather, boss. So, tell me about this new concept for the hotel chain."

"I'm thinking to go for a mysterious but technology theme."

"Why?"

"Because it is unusual, and it will pique people interest."

Talding a seat across from Christian, Alex explained his idea for a mysterious theme. "I want to hire The Raven," he said, leaning forward "Wait, who again?"

"The Raven.

Christian looked puzzled. "Who names their lod "The Raven.""

Alex rolled his eyes. "It's an allas. Chris."

"Oh, who's The Raven?"

Alex explained that The Raven was a hacker, shrouded in mystery. "No one knows who it is, but they are known for their notorious skills."

H

Christian was hesitant to express his w

"That is quite something.

his worries despite his reservations. Alex looked genuinely enthused about the concept, after all.

he watched his boss as well as his best friend,

where they would

remarked, catching

"But I can't seem to find her contact

you contacted her before?"

still

got banned then her email suddenly disappear as

no one can reach them." Alex thought of what Christian has said. It

answer.

an eyebrow. "So, how do you plan to reach

figure it out. I have

find a way to contact her.

momentum. He quickly answered, finding his

"Hello, Mum," Alex greeted.

H

time in getting to

I heard about the divorce with Claire. Are you

Mum, everything's fine. It's all been taken care of, and

concern still lingered. "I just don't understand why you two couldn't work things out. Claire was always so sweet and

just

silent for a moment, then

of yourself. Don't work too late and make sure you're eating

for his mother's concern. "I promise, Mum. I'll take better care of

will take care of Alex

grinned mischievously which cause Alex to throw a pillow at

listen to him Mum. Talk to you

the call ended, Christian can't help but teased

burst into Claire's office, his face red with anger. He couldn't believe it. On Claire's first day was she thinking? He demanded answers, his frustration evident. lay as CEO, she had fired

What

Claire? Why did you

him. Claire

you've heard

of news would be the talk in the company. The employees are rather grateful

frustration grew as Claire seemed

heard the news! It's what everyone has

an eyebrow, unimpressed by Robert's

you have a problem with my decision,

I do!" Robert exclaimed. "Pedro has been a valuable asset to me. He was the one who

"help" Pedro had been