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.

of confusion as he watched his boss as well as his best friend, Alex, enthusiastically embrace

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

Christian remarked,

Alexagreed. "But I can't seem to find her contact information

you contacted her before?" Alex

still

email got banned then her email suddenly disappear

person is doing it on purpose so no one can reach them." Alex thought of what Christian has said. It makes sense to

answer.

eyebrow. "So, how do

"I'll figure it

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

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

"Hello, Mum," Alex greeted.

H

time in getting

I heard about the divorce with Claire. Are

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

why you two couldn't work things out. Claire

Mum. Things just weren't working between

for a moment, then spoke again,

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

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

I will take care of

cause Alex to throw a pillow

Mum.

can't help but teased Alex for

face red with anger. He couldn't believe it. On Claire's first day was she thinking? He

What

Claire? Why

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

heard

talk in the company. The employees are rather grateful since they

grew as Claire

It's what everyone has been talking about."

an eyebrow, unimpressed by

a problem with

to me. He was the one who help me while

of "help" Pedro had