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.

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

create an immersive experience for guests, where they would have

the Matrix," Christian remarked,

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

her before?" Alex

you still

got banned then her email suddenly disappear

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 but none of

answer.

an eyebrow. "So, how do you plan to

frustrated. "I'll figure it out. I have

worry, boss. We'll find a way to contact

phone suddenly rang, interrupting the momentum. He quickly answered, finding his

"Hello, Mum," Alex greeted.

H

time in getting to the

about the divorce with Claire. Are

Mum, everything's fine. It's

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

complicated, Mum. Things just

for a moment, then spoke

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

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

take care of

Alex to throw

listen to him Mum.

can't help but teased Alex for still

into Claire's office, his face red with anger. He couldn't believe it. On Claire's first day was she thinking? He demanded answers, his frustration

What

hell, Claire? Why did you

to face him. Claire leaned back in her

you've heard

the talk in the company. The employees are rather grateful

frustration grew as Claire

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

raised an eyebrow, unimpressed by Robert's

problem with my

to me. He was the

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