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, Alex, enthusiastically embrace a

for guests, where they would have to

like the Matrix," Christian remarked, catching on to

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

contacted her

still have her email

the problem. First my email got banned then her email suddenly disappear as if it

Alex thought of what Christian has said. It makes sense to him. He had send her go email

answer.

eyebrow. "So, how do you

"I'll figure it

support. "Don't worry, boss. We'll find a

interrupting the momentum. He quickly answered, finding his mother

"Hello, Mum," Alex greeted.

H

no time in

I heard about the divorce with Claire. Are

let out a weary sigh. "Yeah, Mum, everything's fine. It's all been taken care of, and we

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

Mum. Things just

fell silent for a moment, then

of yourself.

nodded, grateful for his mother's concern. "I promise, Mum. I'll take

take care of Alex

Alex

listen to him Mum. Talk to you

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

couldn't believe it. On Claire's first day was she thinking? He demanded answers, his frustration evident. lay as CEO, she had fired Pedro.

What

Why did

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

you've heard

the company. The

Claire seemed unfazed

news! It's what everyone has been talking

eyebrow, unimpressed by Robert's

problem with my decision,

valuable asset to me. He was the one who

his excuse. She suppressed a smirk. She knew exactly what kind of "help" Pedro had been providing Robert - lining up his own pockets at the