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

guests, where they would have to solve puzzles or crack codes during their

remarked, catching on to

seem to find her contact information anywhere. It seems like her email

you contacted her before?" Alex

means you still have her email

got banned then her email suddenly disappear as

one can reach them." Alex thought of what Christian has said. It makes sense to him. He had send her go email or maybe more but none of

answer.

"So, how do you plan

feeling frustrated. "I'll figure it out.

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

He quickly answered,

"Hello, Mum," Alex greeted.

H

wasted no time

heard about the divorce with Claire. Are

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

understand why you two couldn't

just

for a moment, then spoke

me you'll take care of yourself. Don't work too late and make sure

his mother's concern. "I promise, Mum. I'll take better care

will take care of

Alex to throw a pillow at

to him Mum. Talk to you

help but

into Claire's 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 as CEO, she had fired Pedro.

What

Claire? Why

him.

heard

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

frustration grew as Claire seemed unfazed by

heard the news! It's what everyone has

an eyebrow,

problem

to me. He was the one who help me while you were gone, and you just fire him

She knew exactly what kind of "help" Pedro had been providing Robert - lining up his