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 with a technology concept

for guests, where they would have to

remarked, catching

seem to find her contact information anywhere. It seems like her email

contacted her before?" Alex

means you still have her

First my email got banned then her email

one can reach them." Alex thought of what Christian has said.

answer.

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

feeling frustrated. "I'll figure

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

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

"Hello, Mum," Alex greeted.

H

time in

I heard about the divorce

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

understand why you two couldn't work things out. Claire was always so sweet

Mum. Things just weren't working between

fell silent for a moment, then spoke again,

take care of yourself. Don't work too late

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

I will take care of

grinned mischievously which cause Alex

Mum. Talk

but teased Alex for still being a

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

What

Why

to face him. Claire leaned back in her

you've heard

the talk in the company. The employees are rather grateful since they do not

Claire seemed unfazed by

It's what everyone

raised an eyebrow, unimpressed

problem with my

was the one who help me while you were gone, and you just

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