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.

well as his best friend, Alex, enthusiastically embrace

they would have to solve

Christian remarked, catching on to the

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

contacted her before?"

still have her

banned then her email suddenly

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. He had

answer.

an eyebrow. "So, how do

"I'll figure it

We'll find a way to contact her.

answered, finding his mother on the line, her voice

"Hello, Mum," Alex greeted.

H

wasted no time in getting to the

about the divorce with Claire. Are you

sigh. "Yeah, Mum, everything's fine. It's

but concern still lingered. "I just don't understand why you two couldn't work things out. Claire was always so sweet and

Mum. Things just weren't working between

for a moment, then spoke

But promise me you'll take care of yourself. Don't work

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

take care of Alex

cause Alex to throw

listen to him Mum.

can't help but teased Alex for still

with anger. He couldn't believe it. On Claire's first day was she thinking? He demanded

What

hell, Claire? Why did

face him. Claire leaned back in her chair,

heard

of news would be the talk in the company.

grew as Claire seemed unfazed by his

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

raised an eyebrow, unimpressed by Robert's

have a problem with my

asset to me. He was the one who help me while you

kind of "help" Pedro had been providing