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.

of confusion as he watched his boss as well as his best friend, Alex, enthusiastically embrace a mysterious with a

experience for guests, where they would have to solve

Christian remarked, catching on

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

you contacted her before?"

means you still

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

mention 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

answer.

raised an eyebrow. "So, how do you

feeling frustrated. "I'll figure it

"Don't worry, boss. We'll find a

rang, interrupting the momentum. He quickly answered,

"Hello, Mum," Alex greeted.

H

wasted no time in getting

I heard about the divorce

a weary sigh. "Yeah, Mum, everything's fine. It's all been taken care of, and we are

understand why you two couldn't work things out. Claire was always

just

fell silent for a moment, then

care of yourself. Don't

"I promise,

will take care of Alex aunt

cause Alex to throw a

to him Mum. Talk to you

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

red with anger. He couldn't believe it. On Claire's first day was

What

the hell, Claire? Why

him. Claire leaned back

you've heard the

talk in the company. The employees are rather grateful

grew as Claire seemed unfazed by his

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

an eyebrow, unimpressed by Robert's

you have a problem with my decision,

been a valuable asset to me. He was the one who

his excuse. She suppressed a smirk. She knew exactly what kind of "help" Pedro had been providing Robert