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.

watched his boss as well as his best friend, Alex, enthusiastically embrace a mysterious with a technology concept for Alex

they would have to

like the Matrix," Christian remarked, catching on

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

contacted her

means you still have her

First my email got banned then her email

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

answer.

raised an eyebrow. "So, how

"I'll figure it out.

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

rang, interrupting the momentum. He quickly answered, finding his mother

"Hello, Mum," Alex greeted.

H

no time in getting

about the divorce with Claire. Are

out a weary sigh. "Yeah, Mum, everything's fine. It's all been taken care of, and we are officially

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

Mum. Things just weren't working

a moment, then spoke

take care of yourself.

nodded, grateful for his mother's concern. "I promise,

take care of Alex

Alex to throw a

listen to him Mum.

help but teased Alex for still being a

day was she thinking?

What

the hell, Claire? Why did you fire

to face him. Claire leaned back

you've heard

news would be the talk in the company. The employees are

Claire seemed unfazed by his

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

an eyebrow, unimpressed

a problem with my

do!" Robert exclaimed. "Pedro has been a valuable asset to me. He was the

exactly what kind of "help" Pedro had been providing Robert - lining