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 best friend, Alex, enthusiastically embrace

guests, where they would have

the Matrix," Christian remarked, catching on to the

contact information anywhere. It seems like her email has

her before?" Alex

means you still have

email got banned then her email

earlier 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 to him. He had send

answer.

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

feeling frustrated. "I'll figure it out. I

find a way to contact

momentum. He quickly answered, finding his mother on the

"Hello, Mum," Alex greeted.

H

no time in getting to

divorce

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

just don't understand why you two couldn't work

Things just weren't working between

mother fell silent for a moment, then spoke again,

take care of yourself. Don't work too late and

concern. "I promise, Mum.

care of

mischievously which cause Alex to throw a pillow

to him Mum. Talk to you

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

red with anger. He couldn't believe it. On Claire's first day was she thinking? He demanded answers, his frustration evident.

What

Why did you fire

before turning to face him. Claire

heard

knew this kind of news would be the talk in the company. The employees are rather

as Claire seemed

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

an eyebrow, unimpressed by Robert's

problem with my decision,

a valuable asset to me. He was the

a smirk. She knew exactly what kind of "help" Pedro had been providing Robert - lining up his own pockets at the