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.

confusion as he watched his boss as well as his best friend, Alex, enthusiastically embrace a mysterious with a technology concept for Alex

an immersive experience for guests, where they would have to solve puzzles or crack codes

like the Matrix," Christian remarked,

Alexagreed. "But I can't seem to find her contact information anywhere. It seems like her

you contacted her before?" Alex

you still have

email got banned then her

is a hacker? Maybe whoever that person is doing it on purpose so no one can reach them." Alex thought of what Christian has said. It makes sense to

answer.

raised an eyebrow. "So, how do you

figure

find a way

suddenly rang, interrupting the momentum. He quickly answered, finding

"Hello, Mum," Alex greeted.

H

no time in getting to the

I heard about the divorce with

out a weary sigh. "Yeah, Mum, everything's fine. It's all been taken

why you two couldn't work

just

moment, then spoke again,

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

concern. "I promise, Mum. I'll

will take care of Alex aunt

which cause Alex to throw a pillow at

to him Mum. Talk

help but teased Alex for still being a mama

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

hell, Claire? Why

signing a document before turning to face him. Claire leaned back in her

heard the

the talk in the company. The employees

grew as Claire seemed unfazed

I've heard the news! It's what everyone

eyebrow,

problem

valuable asset to me. He was the one who help me while you were gone, and you just fire him like

exactly what kind of "help" Pedro had been providing Robert - lining up his