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.

boss as well as his best friend,

for guests, where they would have to solve puzzles

Christian remarked, catching on

Alexagreed. "But I can't seem to find her contact information anywhere. It seems

her

means you still have

problem. First my email got banned then her email

it on purpose so no one can reach them." Alex thought of what Christian has said. It makes sense to him. He had send her

answer.

how do you plan to reach

feeling frustrated. "I'll figure it out. I have

boss. We'll find a way to contact

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

"Hello, Mum," Alex greeted.

H

time in getting to the

heard about the divorce

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

understand why you two

Mum. Things just weren't working between

a moment, then spoke again, her

respect your decisions, Alex. But promise me you'll take care of

grateful for his mother's concern. "I promise,

will take care

Alex to throw

him Mum.

Christian can't help but teased Alex for still being a mama

office, his face red with anger. He couldn't believe it. On Claire's first day was

What

Claire? Why

turning to face him. Claire leaned back

heard the

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

as Claire seemed unfazed by

news! It's what everyone

eyebrow, unimpressed by

a problem with my

was the one who help me while you were

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