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,

where they

like the Matrix," Christian remarked,

her contact information anywhere. It seems like her

contacted her before?"

still

First my email got banned then her email suddenly

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 none of them are

answer.

raised an eyebrow. "So, how do you plan to reach

feeling frustrated. "I'll figure it

We'll find a way to contact her. We always

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

"Hello, Mum," Alex greeted.

H

wasted no time in

heard about the divorce

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

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

Things just weren't working between

moment,

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

"I promise, Mum. I'll take better care

care of

mischievously which cause Alex to throw a pillow

listen to him Mum. Talk to

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

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

What

Claire? Why did you fire

before turning to face him. Claire leaned back

you've heard the

talk in the company. The employees are rather grateful since they do not

as Claire seemed unfazed by his

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

an eyebrow, unimpressed

you have a problem with my

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

of "help" Pedro had been providing Robert - lining up his own