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.

to continue cooking

"Yeah"

help but glanced at Claire and Alex wedding

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

her determination fueling her ambition. She promised herself that she would

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

her secretary Sandra entered the room. "Good morning,

"Absolutely, Sandra. Let's head to the meeting

where the team had already assembled. Claire

everyone. I hope you've had a productive week brainstorming ideas for Cortex 2.0," Claire began as she took

excited to see what each team has come

calling out team names, so be prepared to

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

Your Ideas are truly inspiring and creative. I'm

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

instructed her secretary to call jack. The only person

since technology is also his thing and his opinion

Jack arrived, followed by Matthew fifteen

a seat and asked, "Claire,

you. I value your insights and opinions and

choose the winner. They were deep in conversation

raised her eyebrows at Robert's sudden entrance. "I'm sure you know the basics of

earlier who held a meeting

"Yes, and?"

consult with me first when you decided to announce

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

is Jack

he didn't recognize. "And who is he? He's not even an employee." Claire smiled faintly. "Matthew is my advisor. He helps me make decisions and he is good with technology." Robert's frustration grew, but he tried to keep his anger in check. "I still need

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

reminded that he used to be the