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."

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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

experience for guests, where they would have

Matrix," Christian remarked, catching on to

her contact information anywhere. It seems like her email

her

still have her

my email got banned then her

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 had send

answer.

"So, how do you plan to reach

sighed, feeling frustrated. "I'll figure

boss. We'll find a way to contact her.

phone suddenly rang, interrupting the momentum. He quickly answered, finding his mother on the

"Hello, Mum," Alex greeted.

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time in getting to

the divorce with Claire. Are

Mum, everything's fine. It's all been taken care of, and we are officially

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

complicated, Mum. Things just weren't working between

fell silent for a moment, then spoke again, her

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

mother's concern. "I promise, Mum. I'll take better care of

take care of

grinned mischievously which cause Alex to throw

him Mum.

help but teased Alex for still being

Claire's office, his 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

Claire? Why

face him.

heard the

would be the talk in the company. The employees are rather grateful since

frustration grew as Claire seemed unfazed by

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

raised an eyebrow,

have a problem with my

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 - lining up his own pockets at the expense of the