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 he watched his boss as well as his best friend, Alex, enthusiastically embrace a

where they would have to solve puzzles or crack codes

like the Matrix," Christian remarked,

her contact information anywhere.

you contacted her before?" Alex

you still have her

banned then her email suddenly disappear as if it never

Raven 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 send her go email or maybe more but none of

answer.

an eyebrow. "So, how do you plan

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

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

rang, interrupting the momentum. He quickly answered, finding his mother on the line, her voice filled

"Hello, Mum," Alex greeted.

H

mother wasted no time

heard about the divorce with Claire. Are you

let out a weary sigh. "Yeah, Mum, everything's fine. It's

"I just don't understand why you two couldn't

Things just weren't working between

silent for a moment, then spoke again, her

But promise me you'll take care of yourself. Don't work too late and make sure you're eating

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

take care of

mischievously which cause Alex to throw

Mum. Talk

the call ended, Christian can't help but teased Alex for

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

What

the hell, Claire? Why did you fire

to face him. Claire leaned back in her

you've heard the

the talk in the company. The employees are rather grateful

frustration grew as Claire seemed unfazed by

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

raised an eyebrow, unimpressed

a problem with my decision,

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

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