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

experience for guests, where they would have to solve

remarked, catching on

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

her before?"

you still have her

problem. First my email got banned then her email suddenly

hacker? Maybe whoever that person is doing it on purpose so no one can reach them." Alex thought of

answer.

eyebrow. "So, how do you plan to reach

figure it out. I

worry, boss. We'll find a way to contact her.

quickly answered, finding his mother on the

"Hello, Mum," Alex greeted.

H

time

heard about the divorce

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

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

Things just weren't working between

for a moment, then spoke

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

his mother's concern. "I

will take care

mischievously which cause Alex to throw

listen to him Mum.

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

day was she thinking? He demanded answers, his frustration evident. lay as

What

the hell, Claire? Why did you fire

finished signing a document before turning to face him. Claire leaned back in her

you've heard the

be the talk in the company. The employees are rather grateful since

frustration grew as Claire seemed unfazed

what everyone has been talking

raised an eyebrow, unimpressed by Robert's

have a problem with

a valuable asset to me. He was the one who help me while

of "help" Pedro had been providing