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.

couldn't shake the feeling of confusion as he watched his boss as well as his

immersive experience for guests, where they would

like the Matrix," Christian remarked,

I can't seem to find her contact information anywhere.

her before?" Alex

means you still

then her

is a hacker? Maybe whoever that person is doing it on purpose so no one can reach them." Alex thought of what Christian has said. It

answer.

how do you

frustrated. "I'll figure it out.

offered his support. "Don't worry, boss. We'll find a way

suddenly rang, interrupting the momentum. He quickly answered, finding his mother on the

"Hello, Mum," Alex greeted.

H

no time in getting to the

I heard about the divorce with

fine. It's all been taken care of, and we are officially

still lingered. "I just don't understand why you two couldn't work things out. Claire was always so sweet and

just weren't working between

moment, then spoke again,

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

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

will 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

day

What

Why did you fire

a document before turning to face him.

you've heard

the company. The employees are rather

as Claire seemed

the news! It's what

eyebrow, unimpressed by Robert's

you have a problem with

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

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