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.

"Yeah"

but glanced at Claire and

the wedding portrait of Alex and Claire,

will make Alex mine," she whispered to herself, her determination fueling her ambition. She promised herself that she would make Alex marry her, no matter

innovative ideas for Cortex 2.0. She sat in her office, a sense of excitement bubbling within her as she prepared for the upcoming meeting. Claire had high hopes for her team; she knew they were

entered the room. "Good morning, Claire. Are you

smile. "Absolutely, Sandra.

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

for Cortex 2.0," Claire began as she took her seat at the

see what each

be randomly calling out team names, so be prepared to present

innovative concepts. It

presentation, Claire applauded the teams. "Fantastic work, everyone. Your Ideas are truly inspiring and creative. I'm proud to have such talented

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

The only person she

since technology is also his thing and

arrived, followed

a seat and asked, "Claire, why did you call me

of you. I value your insights and opinions and since you Jack, are the

as she, Jack, and Matthew discussed the earlier presentation from the team to choose the winner. They were deep in conversation

her eyebrows at Robert's sudden entrance. "I'm sure you know the basics of

that earlier who held a

"Yes, and?"

consult with me first when you decided

"Don't you remember who I am, Claire? I am still a part of the Metacortex

what is

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 he tried to keep his anger in check. "I

You can join us. But keep up because this project is going to be significant, unlike the

bristled at Claire's mocking tone, reminded that he used to be the CEO before Claire