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.

as well as his best friend, Alex, enthusiastically embrace

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

Christian remarked, catching

her contact

her before?"

you still have her email

then her email suddenly disappear as if it

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 send her

answer.

how

figure

offered his support. "Don't worry, boss. We'll find a

answered, finding his mother on the line,

"Hello, Mum," Alex greeted.

H

time

the divorce with Claire. Are you

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

complicated, Mum. Things just weren't

for a moment, then spoke again,

take care of yourself. Don't work too late

concern. "I promise, Mum. I'll take

care of

Alex to throw a pillow at

to him Mum. Talk to

but teased Alex for still

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

What

Claire? Why did you fire

turning to face him. Claire leaned back in her chair, her expression

heard

be the talk in the company. The employees are rather grateful since they do not like Pedro

Claire

It's what everyone has been talking about."

raised an eyebrow, unimpressed by Robert's

problem with my decision,

been a valuable asset to me. He was the one who help me while you were

suppressed a smirk. She knew exactly what kind of "help" Pedro had