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. You go

"Yeah"

can't help but glanced at Claire and Alex

of Alex and Claire, a determined

will make Alex mine," she whispered to herself, her determination fueling her ambition. She promised herself that she would make

given her team the task of brainstorming innovative ideas for Cortex 2.0. She sat in her office, a sense of excitement bubbling within

the room. "Good morning, Claire. Are you

Sandra.

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

had a productive week brainstorming ideas for Cortex 2.0," Claire began as she took her seat at the

what each team has come up

settled, Claire made an announcement. "I'll be randomly calling out team names, so be prepared to present your ideas.

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

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. Once inside, she opened the team presentations once more, reviewing each idea carefully. She wanted to make an informed decision when choosing the

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

Matthew since technology is also his

Jack arrived, followed by Matthew fifteen minutes

"Claire,

Matthew to sit as well. "I wanted to discuss the presentations with both of you. I value your insights and opinions and since you Jack, are the only person I trust in

in Claire's office was tense as she, Jack, and Matthew discussed the earlier presentation from the team to choose the winner. They were deep in conversation when Robert burst in, his irritation palpable "What's going on here?" Robert demanded, his

entrance. "I'm sure you know

who held a meeting for the

"Yes, and?"

first when you decided to announce

today I will choose the winner who will be 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.

is

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 faintly. "Matthew is my advisor. He helps me make decisions and he is good with technology." Robert's frustration grew, but

because this project is going to be significant, unlike the past three

at Claire's mocking tone, reminded that he used to