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.

as well as his best friend, Alex, enthusiastically embrace a mysterious with a technology concept for Alex

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

Christian remarked, catching

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

you contacted her before?"

still

got banned then her email suddenly disappear as

no one can reach them." Alex thought of what Christian has said. It makes sense to him. He had send her go

answer.

how

sighed, feeling frustrated. "I'll figure it

We'll find a way to contact her. We

phone suddenly rang, interrupting the momentum. He quickly answered, finding his mother on the

"Hello, Mum," Alex greeted.

H

no time in getting to the

divorce with

everything's fine. It's all been taken care of, and

why you two couldn't work things out. Claire

Things just

mother fell silent for a moment, then spoke again,

your decisions, Alex. But promise me you'll take care of yourself. Don't

mother's concern. "I promise, Mum.

take care

cause Alex to

Mum. Talk to you

but teased Alex for

burst into Claire's office, his face red with anger. He couldn't believe it. On Claire's first day was she thinking? He demanded

What

hell, Claire? Why

finished signing a document before turning to face him. Claire leaned

heard the

would be the talk in the company. The employees are rather grateful since they

as Claire

It's what everyone has been talking

an eyebrow, unimpressed by

you have a problem with my

a valuable asset to me. He was the one who help me while you were gone,

smirk. She knew exactly what kind of "help" Pedro had been providing Robert - lining up his own pockets at the expense of the