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

experience for guests, where they would have to

the Matrix," Christian remarked, catching on to the

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

her before?" Alex

you still have her email

problem. First my email got banned then her email suddenly disappear as if

that The Raven 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 makes sense

answer.

eyebrow. "So, how

sighed, feeling frustrated. "I'll figure it out. I have

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

rang, interrupting the momentum. He quickly answered, finding his mother on the line, her voice

"Hello, Mum," Alex greeted.

H

wasted no time in getting to

I heard about the divorce with Claire.

Mum, everything's fine. It's all been taken care of, and we

still lingered. "I just don't understand why you two couldn't work

Things just weren't working

a moment,

respect your decisions, Alex. But promise me you'll take care of yourself. Don't work too late and make

mother's concern. "I promise, Mum. I'll take better care

I will take care of Alex

cause Alex to throw a pillow

Mum. Talk to

but teased Alex for still being

first day was she thinking?

What

Claire? Why

a document before turning to face him.

you've heard

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

grew as Claire

the news! It's what everyone has been

eyebrow, unimpressed

a problem with my

been a valuable asset to me. He was the

She suppressed a smirk. She knew exactly what kind of "help" Pedro had been providing Robert - lining up