New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 14

Chapter 14, He will be mine

Alex woke up to an empty side of the bed. He headed downstairs and found Lisa in the kitchen, cooking breakfast. He wrapped his arms around her from behind, greeting her. "Good morning, babe." He planted a soft kiss on her cheek.

However, Lisa's response was muted, her mind preoccupied with the lingering scent of alcohol on Alex's clothes. Instead of

reciprocating his greeting, she hummed softly.

Sensing something amiss, Alex pulled away slightly and leaned against the counter, studying her expression.

"Is everything okay, Lisa? Are you feeling alright, or is it your stitches bothering you?"

Lisa sighed, turning off the stove and facing him with crossed arms. "I'm fine," she replied curtly, her tone chilly. Noticing the change in her demeanor, Alex pressed further. "Why the cold tone, then?"

Lisa hesitated before speaking up. "Where did you really go last night?"

Alex hesitated for a moment, then replied, "I told you last night, that I was bust at the office."

Lisa shook her head, her expression firm. "You're lying, Alex. Your clothes reek of alcohol"

Alex's heart sank as he realized he had been caught. He paused, searching for the right words.

Finally, he admitted, "I did go to a club and had a few drinks, but that's all. I didn't do anything wrong.

Lisa looked at him sadly, her disappointment evident. "Why lie to me, Alex? You could have just told me the truth."

Alex ran a hand through his hair, feeling guilty. "I know, and I'm sorry. I just didn't want to disappoint you. I made a promise, and I couldn't keep it"

Lisa stepped closer, wrapping her arms around him in a comforting embrace. "You can tell me anything, Alex. I'll try to understand."

Alex returned the bug gratefully, feeling a mix of relief and remorse.

continue cooking

"Yeah"

but glanced at

in front of the wedding portrait of Alex and Claire, a determined look in her eyes. The portrait

her ambition. She promised herself that

of brainstorming innovative ideas for Cortex 2.0. She sat in her office, a sense of excitement bubbling within her as she prepared for the upcoming meeting. Claire had high hopes for her team; she knew they were capable of coming up with

Sandra entered the room. "Good morning, Claire. Are

nodded with a smile. "Absolutely, Sandra. Let's head to the meeting

to the meeting room where the team had already assembled.

hope you've had a productive week brainstorming ideas for Cortex 2.0," Claire began as she took her seat at the

each team has

settled, Claire made an announcement. "I'll be randomly calling out team names, so be prepared to present your ideas. No

on for over two hours as each team presented their innovative concepts. It was a serious and focused

work, everyone. Your Ideas are truly inspiring and creative. I'm proud to have

heading back to her office. Once inside, she opened

her secretary to call jack. The only person she currently trust in the

since technology is also his thing and

Jack arrived, followed by

"Claire, why did you call me

with both of you. I value your insights and opinions and since you Jack, are the only person I

Claire's office was tense as she, Jack, and Matthew discussed the earlier presentation from the team to choose the winner. They were deep in conversation when Robert burst in, his irritation palpable "What's going on here?" Robert demanded, his eyes darting

her eyebrows at Robert's sudden entrance. "I'm sure you know

who held a meeting for the new

"Yes, and?"

me first

you remember who I am, Claire? I am still a part of the Metacortex corporation, and you left me out. Claire sighed. "You are but what role do you play in

what is Jack

Claire smiled faintly. "Matthew is my

this project is going to be significant, unlike the past three

tone, reminded that he used to be the CEO before