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.

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

they would have to solve puzzles or crack

Matrix," Christian remarked, catching on

I can't seem to find her contact information

contacted her before?"

you still have

email got banned then her

a hacker? Maybe whoever that person is doing it on purpose so no one can reach them." Alex

answer.

an eyebrow. "So, how

feeling frustrated. "I'll figure it

We'll find a way to contact her. We

momentum. He quickly answered, finding his mother on the line,

"Hello, Mum," Alex greeted.

H

no time

the divorce with Claire. Are

a weary sigh. "Yeah, Mum, everything's fine. It's all been taken

don't understand why you two couldn't work things out. Claire

Things just weren't

fell silent for a moment, then

your decisions, Alex. But promise me you'll take care of yourself. Don't work too late and make sure you're

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

care

cause Alex

listen to him Mum. Talk to

ended, Christian can't help but teased

He couldn't believe it. On Claire's first day was she thinking? He demanded

What

Claire? Why did you fire

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

heard the

knew this kind of news would be the talk in the company. The employees are

frustration grew as Claire seemed unfazed by

the news! It's what everyone has been talking

raised an eyebrow,

have a problem

exclaimed. "Pedro has been a valuable asset to me. He was the one who help me while you were gone, and you just fire him

Pedro