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,

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

like the Matrix," Christian remarked, catching

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

her before?" Alex

means you still

First my email got banned then her email

whoever that person is doing it on purpose so no one can reach them." Alex thought of what Christian has said.

answer.

eyebrow. "So, how do you plan

"I'll figure it out. I have

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

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

"Hello, Mum," Alex greeted.

H

time

divorce

fine. It's all

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 sweet

Things just weren't

a moment,

promise me you'll take care of yourself.

for his mother's concern. "I

take care of

cause Alex to throw a pillow at

him Mum. Talk to

call ended, Christian can't help but teased

first day was she thinking? He demanded answers, his frustration evident. lay as CEO, she

What

Claire? Why did you

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

you've heard the

be the talk in the company. The employees are

frustration grew as Claire seemed unfazed by his

heard the news! It's what everyone

an eyebrow, unimpressed by Robert's

a problem with my

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 him

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