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.

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

where they would have to

Christian remarked, catching

to find her contact information

contacted her before?" Alex

you still

banned then her email suddenly disappear

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

"I'll figure it out. I

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

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

"Hello, Mum," Alex greeted.

H

mother wasted no time in getting to

I heard about the divorce with Claire. Are

out a weary sigh. "Yeah, Mum, everything's fine. It's

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

Things just

fell silent for a moment, then spoke again, her words

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

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

will take care of Alex aunt

cause Alex to throw a

Mum.

help but teased

face red with anger. He couldn't believe it. On Claire's first day was she thinking? He demanded answers, his frustration evident.

What

Claire? Why did

face him. Claire leaned back in

heard the

the company. The employees are rather

frustration grew as Claire seemed

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

an eyebrow, unimpressed by

have a problem

me. He was the one who help me while you were gone, and you just fire him

knew exactly what kind of "help" Pedro had been providing Robert -