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."

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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.

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

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

the Matrix," Christian remarked, catching on to the

to find her contact information anywhere. It seems like her

contacted her

you still have her

the problem. First my email got banned then her email

one can reach them." Alex thought of what Christian has said. It makes sense to him. He had

answer.

raised an eyebrow. "So, how do you plan to

"I'll figure it out.

his support. "Don't worry, boss. We'll find a way to contact her. We always

the momentum. He quickly answered, finding his mother on

"Hello, Mum," Alex greeted.

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time in

divorce with Claire. Are

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

concern still 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

for a moment, then spoke

me you'll take care of yourself. Don't work too late and

"I promise,

will take care of

mischievously which cause Alex to throw a pillow at

him Mum. Talk to you

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

couldn't believe it. On Claire's first day was she thinking? He demanded answers, his frustration evident. lay as

What

the hell, Claire? Why did

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

heard the

news would be the talk in the company.

Claire seemed unfazed by

heard the news! It's what everyone has been

raised an eyebrow, unimpressed by

problem with my decision,

He was the one who help

excuse. She suppressed a smirk. She knew exactly what kind of "help" Pedro had been providing