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

"Yeah"

can't help but glanced at Claire and Alex wedding

Alex and Claire, a

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

office, a sense of excitement bubbling within her as she prepared for the upcoming meeting. Claire had high hopes for her team; she

entered the room. "Good morning, Claire.

smile. "Absolutely, Sandra. Let's

team had already assembled. Claire greeted everyone warmly, her

for Cortex 2.0," Claire began as she took her seat

to see what each team has come up

was settled, Claire made an announcement. "I'll be randomly calling out team names, so be prepared to present

stretched on for over two hours as each team presented their innovative concepts. It was a serious

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

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 informed decision when choosing the winning

instructed her secretary to call jack. The only

technology is also his

after, Jack arrived, followed by

seat and asked, "Claire, why did you call me

presentations with both of you. I value your insights and opinions and since you Jack, are the only person I trust in this

winner. They were deep in conversation when Robert

Robert's sudden entrance. "I'm sure you

heard that earlier who held a meeting for

"Yes, and?"

first when you decided to

will be leading this project." "Don't you remember who I am, Claire? I am still

what is Jack

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

"Fine, Robert. You can join us. But keep up because this

Claire's mocking tone, reminded that he used to be