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 his best friend, Alex, enthusiastically embrace a mysterious with

guests, where they would have to solve puzzles or

remarked, catching on to

find her contact information

you contacted her before?"

still have

then her email suddenly disappear as if it

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

answer.

raised an eyebrow. "So, how do you plan

"I'll figure it out.

boss. We'll find a

answered, finding his mother on the line, her

"Hello, Mum," Alex greeted.

H

mother wasted no time in getting to

about the divorce with Claire. Are you

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

but concern still lingered. "I just don't understand why you two

just weren't working between

mother fell silent for a moment, then

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

"I promise, Mum.

take care of Alex aunt

cause Alex to throw a pillow

him Mum.

Christian can't help but

Claire's first day was she thinking? He demanded answers, his frustration evident. lay

What

the hell, Claire? Why did

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

heard

talk in the company. The employees

Claire

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

raised an eyebrow, unimpressed by Robert's

problem with my

was the one who help me

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