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 friend, Alex, enthusiastically embrace a mysterious with a technology concept for Alex

guests, where they would have to

the Matrix," Christian remarked, catching on

"But I can't seem to find her contact

her

still have her email

got banned then her email suddenly disappear as

that The 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

answer.

how do you plan

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

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

He quickly answered, finding his mother on the line, her

"Hello, Mum," Alex greeted.

H

wasted no time

heard about the divorce with Claire. Are

"Yeah, Mum, everything's fine. It's all been taken care of, and we

lingered. "I just don't understand why you two couldn't work things out. Claire was always so sweet and

Mum. Things just

mother fell silent for a moment, then spoke again,

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

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

will take care of

which cause Alex to throw a

listen to him Mum. Talk to

but teased Alex for still being a

it. On Claire's first day was she thinking? He demanded answers, his frustration evident. lay as CEO, she

What

the hell, Claire? Why did you fire

turning to face him. Claire leaned back in

heard

talk in the company. The employees are rather grateful since they

frustration grew as Claire

news! It's what everyone

eyebrow,

you have a problem with my

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

knew exactly what kind of "help" Pedro had been providing