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.

as well as

they

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

contact information anywhere. It seems like her email has

you contacted her

means you still have her

problem. First my email got banned then

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

answer.

an eyebrow. "So, how do you

sighed, feeling frustrated. "I'll figure it

We'll find a way

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

"Hello, Mum," Alex greeted.

H

time in

about the divorce with Claire.

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

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

Things just

mother fell silent for a moment,

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

"I promise, Mum. I'll

care of Alex

grinned mischievously which cause Alex

him Mum. Talk to you

can't help but teased Alex for still being a mama

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

What

the hell, Claire? Why

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

heard

the company. The employees are rather

grew as Claire seemed unfazed

It's what everyone has been

raised an eyebrow, unimpressed

problem with

a valuable asset to me. He was the one who help me while you were gone,

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