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 breakfast.

"Yeah"

glanced at Claire and

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

Alex mine," she whispered to herself, her determination fueling her ambition. She

She sat in her office, a sense of excitement bubbling within her as she prepared for the upcoming meeting. Claire had high hopes

Sandra entered the room.

"Absolutely, Sandra. Let's head to the

walked to the meeting room where the team had already assembled. Claire greeted everyone warmly, her eyes gleaming

had a productive week brainstorming ideas for Cortex 2.0," Claire began as she

to see what each team has come up

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

on for over two hours as each team presented their innovative

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

be 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

jack. The only person she currently trust in the

also his thing and

after, Jack arrived, followed by Matthew

a seat and asked, "Claire, why did you call me

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

discussed the earlier presentation from the team to choose the winner. They were deep

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

who held a

"Yes, and?"

first when you decided to announce

you remember who I am, Claire? I am still a part of

is Jack

then shifted to Matthew, a man he didn't recognize. "And who is he? He's not even an employee." Claire smiled faintly. "Matthew

exasperated. "Fine, Robert. You can join us. But keep up because this project is going to

reminded that he used to be the CEO before Claire