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 he watched his boss as well as his best friend, Alex, enthusiastically embrace a mysterious with a

idea is to create an immersive experience for guests, where they would have

Christian remarked, catching

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

her before?"

you still have her email

my email got banned then her email suddenly disappear

can reach them." Alex thought of what Christian has said. It makes sense to him. He had send

answer.

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

frustrated. "I'll figure

find a way to contact her. We always

He quickly answered, finding his mother on the line, her voice

"Hello, Mum," Alex greeted.

H

mother wasted no time in getting to

I heard about the divorce with Claire.

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

why you two couldn't work things out. Claire was always

just

moment, then

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

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

will take care of

which cause Alex to throw a pillow

Mum. Talk to

can't help but teased

couldn't believe it. On Claire's first day was she thinking? He demanded answers, his frustration evident. lay as CEO, she had fired Pedro.

What

the hell, Claire? Why did you

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

heard the

the company. The

Claire

what everyone has

raised an eyebrow,

have a problem with my decision,

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

saw through his excuse. She suppressed a smirk. She knew exactly what kind of "help" Pedro