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.

as his best friend, Alex, enthusiastically

is to create an immersive experience for guests, where they would have to solve puzzles

the Matrix," Christian remarked, catching on to

her contact information anywhere. It seems like her email has

you contacted her before?"

you still have

email got banned then her email suddenly disappear as if

can reach them." Alex thought of what Christian has said. It makes sense to him.

answer.

raised an eyebrow. "So, how do you plan

frustrated. "I'll figure it out.

offered his support. "Don't worry, boss. We'll find a way to contact her. We always

quickly answered, finding his mother on the line,

"Hello, Mum," Alex greeted.

H

time

I heard about the divorce with Claire. Are you

fine. It's

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

complicated, Mum. Things just weren't working

fell silent for a moment, then spoke again, her

take care of yourself. Don't work too late and make

for his mother's concern. "I promise, Mum.

take care

cause Alex to throw a pillow at

to him Mum. Talk

the call ended, Christian can't help but teased Alex for still

it. On Claire's first day was she thinking? He

What

Why did you

finished signing a document before turning to face him. Claire leaned back in her chair, her expression

you've heard the

in the company.

as Claire seemed

heard the news! It's what everyone has been talking about." he

raised an eyebrow, unimpressed

problem with my

Robert exclaimed. "Pedro has been a valuable asset to me. He was the one who help me while you were gone,

saw through his excuse. She suppressed a smirk. She knew exactly what kind of "help" Pedro had been providing Robert -