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."

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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.

watched his boss as well as his best friend, Alex,

create an immersive experience for guests, where they

Christian remarked, catching

I can't seem to find her contact information anywhere. It seems

contacted her before?" Alex

you still

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

no one can reach them." Alex thought of what Christian has said. It makes sense to him. He had send

answer.

an eyebrow. "So, how do you plan

frustrated. "I'll figure it out. I

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

He quickly answered, finding his mother

"Hello, Mum," Alex greeted.

H

wasted no time in getting to

the divorce with Claire. Are

"Yeah, Mum, everything's fine. It's all been

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

complicated, Mum. Things just weren't working between

mother fell silent for a moment, then spoke again, her words

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

"I promise,

take care of Alex aunt

grinned mischievously which cause Alex to throw a

him Mum. Talk

Christian can't help but teased

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

What

Claire? Why did you

him. Claire leaned back in her chair, her

heard

news would be the talk in the company. The employees

frustration grew as Claire seemed unfazed by

course, I've heard the news! It's what everyone has been talking about."

raised an eyebrow,

problem with my decision,

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

exactly what kind of "help" Pedro had been providing Robert - lining up his own pockets at the