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.

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

experience for guests, where they would have to solve puzzles or crack

Matrix," Christian remarked, catching on

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

her before?"

means you still have her

the problem. First my email got banned then

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

answer.

raised an eyebrow. "So, how do you plan to

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

We'll find a way to contact her.

momentum. He quickly answered, finding his mother on

"Hello, Mum," Alex greeted.

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no time in getting

divorce with Claire. Are you

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

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

complicated, Mum. Things just weren't working between

silent for a moment, then spoke again, her

care of yourself.

nodded, grateful for his mother's concern. "I promise, Mum. I'll

take care of

Alex to

Mum. Talk to

help but teased Alex for still being a

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

What

hell, Claire? Why did you

to face him. Claire leaned back in

you've heard the

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

as Claire seemed

I've heard the news! It's what everyone has been

an eyebrow, unimpressed by

have a problem with

I do!" Robert exclaimed. "Pedro has been a valuable asset to me. He was the one who help me while you were gone, and

a smirk. She knew exactly what kind of "help" Pedro had