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

"Yeah"

but glanced at

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

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

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

her thoughts, her secretary Sandra entered the

"Absolutely, Sandra. Let's head to the

to the meeting room where the team had already assembled.

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

see what each team has come up

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

over two hours as each team presented their innovative concepts. It was

everyone. Your Ideas are truly

to leave the room, heading back to her office. Once inside, she

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

since technology is also his thing and his

Jack arrived, followed

seat and asked, "Claire,

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

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 three

sure you know the basics of

that earlier who held a meeting for the

"Yes, and?"

you didn't consult with me first when

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

what is Jack

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

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

that he