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. You go freshen

"Yeah"

glanced at Claire and Alex

wedding portrait of Alex and Claire, a determined look in her

determination fueling her ambition. She promised herself that she would make Alex marry

in her office, a sense of excitement bubbling within her as

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

nodded with a smile. "Absolutely, Sandra.

the meeting room where the team had already assembled. Claire

a productive week brainstorming ideas for Cortex 2.0," Claire began as

excited to see what each team has come up

was settled, Claire made an announcement. "I'll be randomly calling out team names, so be prepared to present your ideas. No

meeting stretched on for over two hours as each team presented their innovative concepts. It was a

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

Claire was the first to leave the room, heading back to her office. Once inside, she opened the team presentations once

to call jack. The

technology is also his thing and his opinion

arrived, followed by Matthew fifteen

and asked, "Claire, why did you call me

both of you. I value

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 eyes darting between the three

entrance. "I'm sure you know the basics

heard that earlier who held a meeting for the

"Yes, and?"

consult with me first when

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

what is Jack doing

president; his opinion matters 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

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

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