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

"Yeah"

at Claire and Alex

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

make Alex mine," she whispered to herself, her determination fueling her ambition. She promised herself that she would make Alex marry her,

innovative ideas for Cortex 2.0. She sat in her office, a sense of excitement bubbling within her as she

entered the room. "Good morning, Claire. Are you

Sandra. Let's head to the

they walked to the meeting room where the team had already

you've had a productive week brainstorming ideas for Cortex 2.0," Claire began as she took her seat at the

see what each team

announcement. "I'll be randomly calling out team names, so be prepared to present

innovative concepts. It was a serious and focused atmosphere, with

Your Ideas are truly

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

jack. The only person

also his thing and his opinion matters

arrived, followed by

asked, "Claire, why did you call me

you. I value your insights

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 palpable "What's going on here?" Robert

sudden entrance. "I'm sure you

earlier who held a meeting for the new

"Yes, and?"

me first when you decided to announce

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

what is

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

us. But keep up because this project is going to be significant, unlike the past three years

tone, reminded that he used