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 breakfast. You

"Yeah"

at Claire and Alex wedding

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

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

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

entered the room.

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

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

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

to see what each team

everyone was settled, Claire made an announcement. "I'll be randomly calling out team names, so be prepared

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

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

back to her office. Once inside, she opened the team presentations

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

Matthew since technology is also his thing and his

after, Jack arrived, followed by

seat and asked, "Claire, why did you

with both of you. I value your insights and opinions and

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 eyes darting between the three of

sure you know the basics of knocking, Robert? What

that earlier who held a

"Yes, and?"

me first when you decided to announce

be leading this project." "Don't you remember who I am, Claire? I

is

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

join us. But keep up because this project is going to be significant,

mocking tone, reminded that he used to be the CEO