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.

"Yeah"

but glanced at Claire and Alex wedding

of the wedding portrait of Alex and Claire, a determined look in her eyes. The portrait hasn't

make Alex mine," she whispered to herself, her determination fueling her ambition. She promised herself that she would make Alex marry her, no matter

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

her secretary Sandra entered the room. "Good morning,

Sandra. Let's head to the meeting

team had already assembled. Claire greeted everyone warmly, her eyes gleaming

for Cortex 2.0," Claire

each team has come up

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

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

presentation, Claire applauded the teams. "Fantastic work, everyone. Your Ideas are truly inspiring and creative. I'm proud to have such talented

announced in a few days" time and then 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 each idea carefully. She wanted to make

to call jack. The only person she currently trust in

since technology is also his thing

followed by Matthew fifteen minutes

"Claire, why did you call me

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

were deep in conversation when Robert burst in, his

entrance. "I'm sure you

who held

"Yes, and?"

first when you

leading this project." "Don't 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 this

what is Jack doing

didn't recognize. "And who is he? He's not even an employee." Claire smiled

sighed, feeling exasperated. "Fine, Robert. You can join us. But keep up because this project is going to be significant, unlike the past three years

tone, reminded that he used