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.

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

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

Matrix," Christian remarked,

to find her contact information anywhere. It seems like her

her

means you still have her

email got banned then her email suddenly disappear as if it never

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 send her go email or maybe more but

answer.

how do you

"I'll figure it out.

find a way to contact

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

"Hello, Mum," Alex greeted.

H

time

divorce

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

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

just weren't working between

fell silent for a moment, then spoke again, her

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

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

will take care of

mischievously which cause Alex to

to him Mum.

Christian can't help but teased Alex for

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

What

Why did you fire

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

heard the

this kind of news would be the talk in the company.

Claire seemed unfazed by

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

raised an eyebrow, unimpressed by

a problem with

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

saw through his excuse. She suppressed a smirk. She knew exactly what kind of "help" Pedro had been providing Robert - lining up his own pockets at