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.

feeling of confusion as he watched his boss as well as his

is to create an immersive experience for guests, where they would have to solve puzzles or crack codes during their

Christian remarked, catching on

seem to find her contact information anywhere. It seems like her email has

you contacted her before?"

still have

email got banned then her

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

answer.

"So, how do you

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

worry, boss. We'll find a way to

the momentum. He quickly answered, finding his mother on

"Hello, Mum," Alex greeted.

H

mother wasted no time in

divorce with

sigh. "Yeah, Mum, everything's fine. It's all been taken care

softened, but concern still lingered. "I just don't understand why you two couldn't work things out. Claire was

Things just weren't

for a moment,

your decisions, Alex. But promise me you'll take care of yourself. Don't

"I promise, Mum. I'll

care of

Alex to throw

to him Mum. Talk to you

call ended, Christian can't help but teased Alex for still being a mama

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

What

hell, Claire? Why did you fire

signing a document before turning to face him. Claire leaned

heard

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

frustration grew as Claire seemed

course, I've heard the news! It's what everyone has been talking about."

eyebrow, unimpressed by

problem with

I do!" Robert exclaimed. "Pedro has been a valuable asset to me. He was the one who help me while you were gone, and you just fire him

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