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.

watched his boss as well as

where they would have to solve puzzles or crack

Matrix," Christian remarked,

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

her before?"

still have her

got banned then her email suddenly disappear

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 him. He

answer.

how

sighed, feeling frustrated. "I'll figure it out. I

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

interrupting the momentum. He quickly answered, finding his mother on the line, her

"Hello, Mum," Alex greeted.

H

wasted no time in

I heard about the divorce

everything's fine. It's all been taken

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

Mum. Things just weren't

a moment, then spoke again, her words

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

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

take care of

mischievously which cause Alex

him Mum. Talk to

call ended, Christian can't help but teased

On Claire's first day was she thinking? He

What

the hell, Claire? Why did you fire

signing a document before turning to face him.

heard the

the company. The employees

as Claire seemed unfazed by

I've heard the news! It's what everyone has been talking

raised an eyebrow, unimpressed

you have a problem with my

I do!" Robert exclaimed. "Pedro has been a valuable asset to me. He was the one who help me while you were gone, and you just fire

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