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.

"Yeah"

but glanced at Claire and

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

to herself, 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 bubbling within her as she prepared

the room. "Good morning, Claire. Are you

Sandra. Let's head to the

meeting room where the team had already assembled. Claire greeted

everyone. I hope you've had a productive week brainstorming ideas for Cortex 2.0," Claire began as she took

see what each team has come

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

hours as each team presented their innovative concepts. It was a serious and focused atmosphere, with

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

that the winner would be announced in a few days" time and then dismissed the meeting Claire was the first to leave the room, heading back to her office. Once inside, she opened the

The

is also his thing and

Jack arrived, followed

"Claire, why did you call

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

and Matthew discussed the earlier presentation from the team to choose the winner. They were deep in conversation when

sure you know the

heard that earlier who held

"Yes, and?"

consult with me first

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

what is Jack

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

us. But keep up because this project is

mocking tone, reminded that he used to