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 embrace

they would have to solve puzzles or

remarked,

"But I can't seem to find her contact information anywhere. It

you contacted her before?"

still have her

then her email suddenly disappear as if

so no one can reach them." Alex thought of what Christian has said. It makes

answer.

an eyebrow. "So, how do you plan to

frustrated. "I'll figure

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

answered, finding his mother on the line,

"Hello, Mum," Alex greeted.

H

time in getting to

divorce with Claire.

It's all been taken

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

complicated, Mum. Things just weren't

for a moment, then spoke again,

promise me you'll take care of yourself. Don't work too late and make sure you're

his mother's concern. "I

take care

Alex to throw a pillow at

Mum. Talk

help but teased Alex for still being a mama

couldn't believe it. On Claire's first day was she thinking? He demanded answers,

What

hell, Claire? Why did you fire

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

heard

kind of news would be the talk in the company.

frustration grew as Claire seemed unfazed

heard the news! It's what everyone has been talking about." he

raised an eyebrow, unimpressed

you have a problem with

me. He was the one who help me while you

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