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

immersive experience for guests, where they would have to solve puzzles or

the Matrix," Christian remarked, catching

can't seem to find her contact information

her

you still

the problem. First my email got banned then her email

on purpose so no one can reach them." Alex thought of what Christian has said. It makes sense to him. He had send her go email or maybe more

answer.

how do

"I'll figure

find a

interrupting the momentum. He quickly answered, finding his mother on the line,

"Hello, Mum," Alex greeted.

H

mother wasted no time in getting to

heard about the divorce with

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

"I just don't understand why you two couldn't work things

Things just weren't working

fell silent for a moment, then

you'll take care of yourself. Don't work

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

will take care

grinned mischievously which cause Alex

to him Mum. Talk

call ended, Christian can't help but

first day was she thinking? He demanded answers, his frustration evident. lay as CEO, she had fired Pedro.

What

Claire? Why did you fire

a document before turning to face him. Claire leaned back

heard

would be the talk in the company. The employees are

Claire seemed unfazed by

news! It's what everyone has been talking

raised an eyebrow, unimpressed

a problem with

"Pedro has been a valuable asset to me. He was the one who help me while you were gone, and you just

what kind of "help" Pedro