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.

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

they would have to

remarked, catching on to

seem to find her contact information anywhere. It seems

contacted her before?" Alex

means you still

my email got banned then her email

no one can reach them." Alex thought of what Christian has said.

answer.

"So, how do you

"I'll figure

We'll find a way to

rang, interrupting the momentum. He quickly answered,

"Hello, Mum," Alex greeted.

H

no time in getting to the

heard about the divorce

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

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

Mum. Things just weren't working

mother fell silent for a moment,

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

for his mother's concern. "I promise, Mum.

will take care of

mischievously which cause Alex to throw

to him Mum.

help but teased Alex for still being a

burst into Claire's office, his face red with anger. He couldn't believe it. On Claire's first day was she thinking? He

What

Why did you

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

you've heard the

the company.

as Claire seemed

heard the news! It's what everyone

eyebrow, unimpressed by

a problem with my

to me. He was the one who help me while you were gone, and you just fire him like

She knew exactly what kind of "help" Pedro had been providing Robert -