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.

going to continue cooking breakfast. You go freshen

"Yeah"

can't help but glanced at Claire and Alex

Claire, a determined look in her eyes. The portrait hasn't been taken

will make Alex mine," she whispered to herself, her determination fueling her ambition. She promised herself that she would make Alex marry her,

had passed since Claire had given her team the task of brainstorming 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 capable of coming up

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

Sandra. Let's

they walked to the meeting room where the team had already

week brainstorming ideas for Cortex 2.0," Claire

to see what each

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

presented their innovative concepts.

are truly inspiring and creative. I'm proud

was the 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

call jack. The

also called Matthew since technology is also his thing and his opinion

followed by Matthew fifteen minutes

seat and asked, "Claire, why did you call

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

the team to choose the winner. They were deep in

raised her eyebrows at Robert's sudden entrance. "I'm sure you know the basics of knocking, Robert? What

earlier who held

"Yes, and?"

didn't consult with me first

who I am, Claire? I am still a part

what is Jack doing

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

feeling exasperated. "Fine, Robert. You can join us. But keep up because this project is going to be significant, unlike

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