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.

"Yeah"

help but glanced at Claire and Alex wedding

the wedding portrait of Alex and Claire, a

She promised herself that she would make Alex marry her,

her office, a sense of excitement bubbling within her as

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

"Absolutely, Sandra. Let's

room where the team had already assembled. Claire greeted everyone warmly, her eyes gleaming with

productive week brainstorming ideas for Cortex

what each team has come

announcement. "I'll be randomly calling out

stretched on for over two hours as each team presented their innovative

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

to leave the room, heading back to her office. Once

to call jack. The only

Matthew since technology is also his thing and his

arrived, followed by Matthew

took a seat and asked, "Claire, why did

of you. I value your insights and opinions and since

Matthew discussed the earlier presentation from the team to choose the winner. They were

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

heard that earlier who held

"Yes, and?"

you didn't consult with me first when you decided to

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

is

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." Robert's frustration grew,

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

he used to be the CEO before Claire