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 breakfast. You

"Yeah"

but glanced at

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

mine," she whispered to herself, her determination fueling her ambition. She promised herself that she would make Alex marry her,

brainstorming innovative ideas for Cortex 2.0. She sat in her office, a sense of excitement bubbling within her as she

entered the room. "Good morning, Claire. Are you ready

with a smile. "Absolutely, Sandra. Let's head

they walked to the meeting room where the team had already assembled. Claire greeted everyone

everyone. I hope you've had a productive week brainstorming ideas for Cortex 2.0," Claire began as she

what each team has come up

made an announcement. "I'll be randomly calling out team names, so be prepared to present

as each team presented their innovative concepts. It was

Your Ideas are truly inspiring

dismissed the meeting Claire was the first to leave the room, heading back to her office. Once inside, she opened the team presentations once more, reviewing

The

also his thing and his opinion matters

Jack arrived, followed by Matthew

took a seat and asked, "Claire, why did

for Matthew to sit as well. "I wanted to discuss the presentations with both of you. I value your insights and

earlier presentation from the team to choose the winner. They were deep in conversation when Robert burst in, his irritation palpable "What's

you know the basics of knocking, Robert? What brings

heard that earlier who held a meeting for

"Yes, and?"

you didn't consult with me first when you decided to announce

leading this project." "Don't you remember who I am, Claire? I am still a part of

what is Jack doing

shifted to Matthew, a man he didn't recognize. "And who is he? He's not even an employee." Claire smiled faintly. "Matthew is my advisor. He helps me make decisions and he is good with technology." Robert's frustration grew, but he tried to keep his anger in check. "I still need to be included

join us. But keep up because this project is going to be significant, unlike the

Claire's mocking tone, reminded that he used to be the CEO before