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.

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

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

Christian remarked, catching on

her contact information anywhere. It seems

her

means you still have her

got banned then her

them." Alex

answer.

eyebrow. "So, how do you plan to reach

frustrated. "I'll figure it out.

boss. We'll find a way to contact her. We always

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

"Hello, Mum," Alex greeted.

H

wasted no time in getting to

I heard about the divorce with Claire.

a weary sigh. "Yeah, Mum, everything's fine. It's all

don't understand why you two couldn't work

complicated, Mum. Things just

silent for a moment, then spoke again, her words

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

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

take care

cause Alex to throw a pillow at

listen to him Mum.

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

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

What

Claire? Why did

turning to face him. Claire leaned

heard the

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

grew as Claire seemed

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

raised an eyebrow, unimpressed

problem with

asset to me. He was the one

She knew exactly what kind of "help" Pedro had been providing