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.

"Yeah"

glanced at Claire

portrait of Alex and Claire, a determined look in her eyes. The portrait

to herself, her determination fueling her ambition. She

2.0. She sat in her office, a sense of excitement bubbling within her as she prepared for the upcoming

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

"Absolutely, Sandra. Let's

room where the team had already assembled. Claire greeted everyone warmly,

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

each team has come up

made an announcement. "I'll be randomly calling out team names, so

their innovative concepts. It was a

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

the room, heading back to her office. Once inside, she opened the team presentations once more, reviewing each idea carefully. She wanted to make

to call jack. The only person she currently

technology is also his thing and his

after, Jack arrived, followed by Matthew fifteen

a seat and asked, "Claire, why

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

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

entrance. "I'm sure you know the basics of knocking, Robert?

earlier who held a meeting for the

"Yes, and?"

first when you decided

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

what is

is the vice 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 smiled faintly. "Matthew is my advisor. He helps me make

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

he used to