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.

the feeling of confusion as he watched his boss as well as his best friend, Alex, enthusiastically

for guests, where they would

Matrix," Christian remarked,

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

contacted her

means you still

problem. First my email got banned then her email suddenly

one can reach them." Alex thought of what Christian has said. It makes sense to him. He had send her go email

answer.

eyebrow. "So, how do you

figure

worry, boss. We'll find a way to contact

rang, interrupting the momentum. He quickly answered,

"Hello, Mum," Alex greeted.

H

mother wasted no time in getting

the divorce with Claire. Are you

It's all been taken care of,

concern still lingered. "I just don't understand why you two

complicated, Mum. Things just weren't working between

silent for a moment, then spoke again, her

care of

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

I will take care of Alex aunt

grinned mischievously which cause Alex

him Mum.

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

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

What

the hell, Claire? Why did you fire

him. Claire leaned back in

heard

would be the talk in the company. The

grew as Claire seemed

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

raised an eyebrow, unimpressed by Robert's

a problem

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

She knew exactly what kind of "help" Pedro had been providing Robert