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"

at Claire and Alex wedding

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

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

her office, a sense of excitement

thoughts, her secretary Sandra entered the room. "Good morning, Claire.

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

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 her seat at

see what each team has come up

randomly calling out team names, so

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

"Fantastic work, everyone. Your Ideas are truly

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

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

is also his

Jack arrived, followed by Matthew fifteen minutes

a seat and asked, "Claire, why did

you. I

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,

sure you know

heard that earlier who held a meeting

"Yes, and?"

didn't consult with me first

has 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 a part of the Metacortex corporation, and you left me out. Claire sighed. "You are but what role do you play in this

is

he didn't recognize. "And who is he? He's not even an employee." Claire smiled faintly. "Matthew is my advisor.

this project is

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