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.

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

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

Christian remarked, catching on to

contact

her before?"

still have her

then her email suddenly disappear as if it

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

answer.

eyebrow. "So, how do you

sighed, feeling frustrated. "I'll figure it

find a way to

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

"Hello, Mum," Alex greeted.

H

no time in getting

the divorce with Claire.

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

just don't understand why you two

Things just weren't

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

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

I will take care

grinned mischievously which cause Alex to

him Mum. Talk

the call ended, Christian can't help but teased Alex for still being a mama

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

What

Why did you

before turning to face him. Claire

heard the

talk in the company. The employees are rather grateful since

as Claire seemed unfazed by

course, I've heard the news! It's what everyone has been talking

raised an eyebrow, unimpressed

a problem with my

"Pedro has been a valuable asset to me. He was the one who help me while you were gone, and you just fire him like

knew exactly what kind of "help" Pedro had been providing Robert - lining up his own