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 well as his best

they would have to

the Matrix," Christian remarked, catching on

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

you contacted her before?" Alex

still have her email

First my email got banned then her email suddenly disappear as if it never

is doing it on purpose so no one can reach them." Alex thought of what Christian has said. It makes sense to him. He had send her go email or maybe more but none of them

answer.

an eyebrow. "So, how do

figure it out. I have

find a

quickly answered, finding his mother

"Hello, Mum," Alex greeted.

H

time in

about the divorce with Claire.

let out a weary sigh. "Yeah, Mum, everything's fine. It's all been taken care

tone softened, but concern still lingered. "I just don't understand why

just weren't working

mother fell silent for a moment, then spoke again,

Alex. But promise me you'll take care of yourself.

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

will take care

which cause Alex to throw

to him Mum. Talk to you

call ended, Christian can't help but teased Alex for

day was she thinking? He

What

Claire? Why

before turning to face him. Claire leaned

you've heard

in the company. The employees are rather grateful since they do not like Pedro

grew as Claire seemed unfazed by

I've heard the news! It's what everyone has

eyebrow, unimpressed

you have a problem with

the one who help me while you were gone, and you just fire

Pedro had been providing Robert - lining up