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.

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

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

remarked, catching

to find her contact information anywhere.

her before?"

means you still have her

got banned then her email suddenly disappear as if

Raven is a hacker? 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.

answer.

how do you

frustrated. "I'll figure it out.

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

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

"Hello, Mum," Alex greeted.

H

mother wasted no time in

heard about the divorce with

sigh. "Yeah, Mum, everything's fine. It's all been taken care of, and

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

just weren't working between

fell silent for a moment, then spoke again,

take care of yourself. Don't work too late

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

I will take care of Alex

grinned mischievously which cause Alex to

listen to him Mum. Talk

call ended, Christian can't help but teased Alex

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 Pedro.

What

Why did you fire

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

heard

this kind of news would be the talk in the company. The employees are rather grateful since they

as Claire seemed unfazed

I've heard the news! It's what everyone

raised an eyebrow, unimpressed by

you have a problem

asset to me. He was the

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