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"

glanced at Claire and

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

herself, her determination fueling her ambition. She promised herself that she would make Alex marry her, no

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;

her secretary Sandra entered the room. "Good

a smile. "Absolutely, Sandra. Let's head to

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

ideas for Cortex

excited to see what each team has come

calling out team

over two hours as each team presented their innovative concepts. It was a serious and focused atmosphere,

everyone. Your Ideas are truly inspiring and creative. I'm proud to have such

the meeting Claire was the first to leave the room, heading back to her office.

to call jack. The only person she currently

Matthew since technology is also his thing and

followed

asked, "Claire, why did you call

presentations with both of you. I value your insights and opinions and since you Jack, are the

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

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

that earlier who held a

"Yes, and?"

with me first when you

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

is

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 helps me

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

he used to be the CEO before Claire replaced