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. You go freshen

"Yeah"

can't help but glanced at Claire and

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

herself, her determination fueling her ambition. She promised herself that she

of excitement bubbling within her

her thoughts, her secretary Sandra entered the room. "Good

a smile. "Absolutely, Sandra.

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

each team has come up

randomly calling

for over two hours as each team presented their innovative

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

to leave the room, heading back to her office.

instructed her secretary to call jack. The only person she currently trust in the

technology is also his thing and his opinion

Jack arrived, followed by Matthew fifteen

asked, "Claire,

Matthew to sit as well. "I wanted to discuss the presentations with both of you. I value your insights and opinions and since you Jack, are the only

office was tense as she, 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

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

earlier who held a

"Yes, and?"

consult with me first when you decided to announce

will choose the winner who will be leading this project." "Don't you remember who I am, Claire? I am still a part of the Metacortex corporation, and you left me out. Claire sighed. "You are but what

what is Jack doing

is he? He's not even an employee." Claire smiled faintly. "Matthew is my advisor. He helps me

because this project is going to be significant, unlike the past three years with no

he used to be the CEO before Claire