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.

his boss as well as his best friend, Alex, enthusiastically embrace a mysterious with a

experience for guests, where they would have to solve puzzles or crack

like the Matrix," Christian remarked, catching on

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

her before?" Alex

still have

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

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.

raised an eyebrow. "So, how do you

"I'll figure it out.

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

interrupting the momentum. He quickly answered,

"Hello, Mum," Alex greeted.

H

no time

I heard about the divorce with Claire. Are you

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

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

Mum. Things just

silent for a moment, then spoke

decisions, Alex. But promise me you'll take care of yourself. Don't

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

take care

Alex to

to him Mum.

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

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

What

hell, Claire? Why

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

you've heard the

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

grew as Claire seemed unfazed by his

heard the news! It's what everyone has been talking about."

raised an eyebrow, unimpressed by

problem with my decision,

He was the one

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