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 breakfast. You

"Yeah"

can't help but glanced at Claire and Alex

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

She promised

2.0. She sat in her office, a sense of excitement bubbling within

Sandra entered the room. "Good morning, Claire. Are you ready for the

"Absolutely, Sandra. Let's head to the

the meeting room where the team had already assembled. Claire

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

each team has come up

calling out

their innovative

applauded the teams. "Fantastic work, everyone. Your Ideas are truly inspiring and

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 winning

her secretary to call jack. The

since technology is also his

Jack arrived, followed by Matthew fifteen

and asked, "Claire, why did you

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

from the team to choose the winner. They were deep in conversation when Robert

"I'm sure you know the

that earlier who held a meeting for

"Yes, and?"

you didn't consult with me first when you

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 a part of the Metacortex corporation, and you left me out. Claire sighed. "You are but what

is Jack

an employee." Claire smiled faintly. "Matthew is my advisor. He helps me

up because this project is going to be significant,

that he used to