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.

cooking breakfast. You go

"Yeah"

can't help but glanced at Claire and

in front of the wedding portrait of Alex and Claire, a determined look in

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

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

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

smile. "Absolutely, Sandra. Let's head to

had already assembled. Claire greeted everyone warmly,

productive week brainstorming ideas for Cortex 2.0,"

to see what each team

announcement. "I'll be randomly calling

their innovative concepts. It was

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

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

jack. The only person she

is also his

Jack arrived, followed by

asked, "Claire, why did

I value your insights and opinions and since you

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

sure you know the basics of

who held a meeting for the

"Yes, and?"

consult with me first when you

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

is Jack

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 decisions and he is good with technology."

this project is going to be

tone, reminded that he used to be the CEO before Claire