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

for guests, where they would have to

like the Matrix," Christian remarked, catching on

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

her before?"

you still have her

banned then her email suddenly disappear as if

them." Alex thought of what Christian

answer.

eyebrow. "So, how

figure it out. I have

boss. We'll find a way to contact her.

the momentum. He quickly answered, finding his mother on

"Hello, Mum," Alex greeted.

H

time in getting

the divorce with Claire.

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

understand why you two couldn't work things out. Claire

Things just weren't

a moment, then spoke again, her words

of yourself. Don't

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

care of

Alex to throw a pillow

him Mum.

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

it. On Claire's first day was she thinking? He demanded answers,

What

Why did

him. Claire leaned

heard the

this kind of news would be the talk in the company. The employees are rather grateful since they do not

Claire seemed unfazed by

I've heard the news! It's what

raised an eyebrow,

you have a problem with my

the one who help me while you were gone, and you

of "help" Pedro had been providing Robert - lining up his

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