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.

as he watched his boss as well as his best

guests, where they would have to

like the Matrix," Christian remarked, catching on to the

find her contact information anywhere. It seems

her

you still have her email

First my email got banned then her email suddenly disappear

mention earlier that The Raven is 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

answer.

raised an eyebrow. "So, how do you plan

frustrated. "I'll figure it

his support. "Don't worry, boss. We'll find a way to contact her. We always

quickly answered, finding his mother on the line,

"Hello, Mum," Alex greeted.

H

mother wasted no time in getting to

the divorce with Claire.

fine. It's all been taken care

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

complicated, Mum. Things just weren't working

a moment, then spoke again, her

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

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

care of Alex

grinned mischievously which cause Alex to throw a

listen to him Mum.

can't help but teased Alex for

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

What

hell, Claire? Why did you

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

you've heard the

company. The employees are rather grateful since they

frustration grew as Claire seemed

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

an eyebrow, unimpressed by Robert's

a problem with my decision,

was the one who help

saw through his excuse. She suppressed a smirk. She knew exactly what kind of "help" Pedro had been

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