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 his best friend, Alex, enthusiastically embrace a mysterious with a technology concept for Alex

experience for guests, where they

Christian remarked,

can't seem to find her contact information anywhere. It seems like her email

contacted her before?"

means you still have

banned then

reach them." Alex thought of what Christian has said.

answer.

"So, how do you plan

frustrated. "I'll figure

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

quickly answered, finding his mother on the line, her

"Hello, Mum," Alex greeted.

H

no time in getting

the divorce with Claire. Are you

everything's fine. It's all been taken

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

complicated, Mum. Things just

silent for a moment, then spoke again, her

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

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

take care

Alex to throw a pillow at

Mum. Talk to you

ended, Christian can't help but teased Alex for still being a

believe it. On Claire's first day was she thinking? He demanded answers, his

What

the hell, Claire? Why did

him.

you've heard

kind of news would be the talk in the company. The

Claire seemed unfazed by his

news! It's what everyone has been talking about."

eyebrow, unimpressed

problem

asset to me. He was the one who

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