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

idea is to create an immersive experience for guests, where they

the Matrix," Christian remarked, catching on to the

can't seem to find her contact information anywhere. It seems like her

her before?"

you still have her email

the problem. First my email got banned then her email suddenly disappear as if it

so no one can reach them." Alex thought of what Christian

answer.

eyebrow. "So, how do you plan to reach

frustrated. "I'll figure it out. I

boss. We'll find a way to contact her. We always

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

"Hello, Mum," Alex greeted.

H

mother wasted no time in getting to

I heard about the divorce

everything's fine. It's all been taken care of, and

mother's tone softened, but concern still lingered. "I just don't understand why you two couldn't work things out. Claire was

complicated, Mum. Things just weren't

fell silent for a moment,

care of yourself. Don't work too late and make sure

his mother's concern. "I promise, Mum.

will take care

which cause Alex to throw a

listen to him Mum. Talk

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

office, his face red with anger. He couldn't believe it. On Claire's first day was she thinking? He demanded answers, his frustration evident. lay

What

Why did you fire

him. Claire leaned back

heard

kind of news would be the talk in the company. The employees are rather grateful since they

as Claire seemed

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

raised an eyebrow, unimpressed

have a problem with

"Pedro has been a valuable asset to me. He was the one

exactly what kind of "help" Pedro had been