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 a mysterious with a technology concept for Alex

where they would have to solve

Matrix," Christian remarked, catching on

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

you contacted her

means you still have

then her email suddenly disappear

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

answer.

an eyebrow. "So, how do you

frustrated. "I'll figure it

find a way to contact her. We always

interrupting the momentum. He quickly answered, finding his

"Hello, Mum," Alex greeted.

H

time in getting to the

divorce with Claire. Are you

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

understand why you two couldn't

complicated, Mum. Things just weren't

silent for a moment, then spoke

promise me you'll take care of yourself. Don't

concern. "I promise,

care

Alex to throw

Mum. Talk to

call ended, Christian can't help but

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

What

the hell, Claire? Why

to face him. Claire leaned

heard

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

frustration grew as Claire seemed unfazed by his

I've heard the news! It's what

eyebrow, unimpressed

you have a problem with my

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

"help" Pedro had been providing Robert