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.

shake the feeling of confusion as he watched his boss as well as his best friend, Alex, enthusiastically embrace a mysterious with a technology concept

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

Christian remarked, catching

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

contacted her before?"

means you still

my email got banned then her

purpose so no one can reach them." Alex thought of what Christian has said. It makes sense

answer.

raised an eyebrow. "So, how do

feeling frustrated. "I'll figure it out. I have

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

He quickly answered, finding his mother on

"Hello, Mum," Alex greeted.

H

wasted no time in getting to the

heard about the divorce with Claire. Are

"Yeah, Mum, everything's fine. It's

don't understand why you two couldn't work things out. Claire was

just weren't

silent for a moment, then spoke again, her words

of yourself. Don't work too late and

concern. "I promise, Mum. I'll

take care of Alex aunt

mischievously which cause Alex to throw

him Mum. Talk

but teased Alex

believe it. On Claire's first day was she thinking? He demanded answers, his

What

Why

to face him. Claire leaned back in her chair,

heard

in the company. The employees are

frustration grew as Claire seemed unfazed by

It's what everyone

raised an eyebrow, unimpressed

problem with

the one who help me while

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