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.

cooking breakfast. You

"Yeah"

glanced at

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

her determination fueling her ambition. She promised herself that she would make Alex marry

had given her team the task of brainstorming innovative ideas for Cortex 2.0. She sat in her office, a sense of excitement bubbling within her as she prepared for

her secretary Sandra entered the room. "Good morning, Claire.

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

the team had already assembled. Claire greeted everyone

you've had a productive week brainstorming ideas for Cortex 2.0," Claire began

see what each team has

randomly calling out team names, so be

presented their innovative concepts. It was a serious and focused atmosphere,

"Fantastic work, everyone. Your Ideas are truly

heading back to her office. Once inside, she opened the team presentations once more, reviewing each

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

is also

arrived, followed

seat and asked, "Claire, why

sit as well. "I wanted to discuss the presentations with both of you. I value your insights and opinions and since you Jack, are the only person I trust

in 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 between the

you know

earlier who held a meeting for

"Yes, and?"

didn't consult with me first when you

today I will choose the winner who will be leading this project." "Don't you remember who I am, Claire? I

is Jack

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

because this project is

reminded that he used