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.

going to continue cooking

"Yeah"

glanced at Claire and Alex

Alex and Claire, a determined look in her eyes. The portrait hasn't been taken

ambition. She promised herself that she would make Alex

had passed since Claire 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 the upcoming meeting. Claire had high hopes for her team; she knew they were capable of

her thoughts, her secretary Sandra entered the room.

with a smile. "Absolutely, Sandra.

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

ideas for Cortex 2.0," Claire began as she took her seat at the

each team has come up

Claire made an announcement. "I'll be randomly calling

each team presented their innovative concepts. It was

applauded the teams. "Fantastic work, everyone. Your Ideas are truly

leave the room, heading back to her office. Once inside, she opened the team presentations once more, reviewing each idea carefully. She wanted to

call jack. The only person she currently

called Matthew since technology is also his thing and his opinion matters

followed by

took a seat and asked, "Claire, why did you

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

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 three

Robert's sudden entrance. "I'm sure you know the basics of knocking, Robert? What brings

heard that earlier who held a meeting for the

"Yes, and?"

with me first

has started a week ago, Robert and today I will choose the winner who will be leading this project." "Don't you remember who I am, Claire? I am still a part of the Metacortex corporation, and you left me

what is Jack

president; his opinion matters the most in this company. Aren't you forgetting that?" Robert's eyes then 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

sighed, feeling exasperated. "Fine, Robert. You can join us. But keep up because this project

that he used to be the CEO