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.

the feeling of confusion as he watched his boss as well as his best friend, Alex, enthusiastically

is to create an immersive experience for guests, where they would have to solve puzzles or crack codes

Matrix," Christian remarked,

contact information anywhere. It seems like

her before?"

still have her

then her email suddenly disappear as if it

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

answer.

eyebrow. "So, how do you

figure

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

the momentum. He quickly answered, finding his

"Hello, Mum," Alex greeted.

H

wasted no time in getting to the

divorce with Claire.

let out a weary sigh. "Yeah, Mum, everything's fine. It's

lingered. "I just don't understand why you two couldn't work things out. Claire was always so

Mum. Things just weren't working between

moment, then spoke again,

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

grateful for his mother's concern. "I promise, Mum. I'll take better care of

will take care of Alex

mischievously which cause Alex

him Mum. Talk

ended, Christian can't help but teased Alex

with anger. He couldn't believe it. On Claire's first day was she thinking? He

What

Claire? Why did

to face him. Claire leaned back in her chair, her

heard

the talk in the company. The

as Claire seemed

news! It's what everyone has been

an eyebrow, unimpressed by Robert's

a problem with

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

"help" Pedro had been providing Robert - lining up his own pockets