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.

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

for guests, where they would have

the Matrix," Christian remarked, catching

seem to find her contact information

contacted her before?" Alex

you still have

the problem. First my email got banned then her

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.

"So, how do you plan to reach

frustrated. "I'll figure it out. I have

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

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

"Hello, Mum," Alex greeted.

H

wasted no time

heard about the divorce with Claire.

everything's fine. It's

"I just don't understand why you

complicated, Mum. Things just weren't working between

mother fell silent for a moment, then spoke again,

respect your decisions, Alex. But promise me you'll take care of

concern. "I promise, Mum. I'll take

care of Alex aunt

which cause Alex to throw a

listen to him Mum. Talk to

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

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

What

the hell, Claire? Why did

signing a document before turning to face him. Claire leaned back in her chair,

you've heard the

would be the talk in the company. The employees

Claire

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

raised an eyebrow, unimpressed by

a problem

He was the one who help me while you were gone, and

Pedro had been providing Robert - lining up his own pockets at the expense of the