New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 20

Chapter 20 Rejection

"Woah...what happened to you? Did someone piss on your tea? Chris remarked with a teasing grin.

Alex shoot Chris a glared as Chris walked inside his office and plopped down at the sofa.

"Still having no luck contacting Claire?"

"No, non, nee, nothing!"

"Okay, calm down, mate."

Alex exclaimed; his frustration palpable. "How can I calm down? It's been 3 days. I even tried emailing her which is the same. Contacting Claire is so difficult as if she is a celebrity. I don't even remember struggling this hard when I try to contact Chris Evans." Christian chuckled at the comparison. "Alright, mate. let me help you. I'll do my best to track her down or at least find out what's going on. Just give me the word, and I'm on it."

Alex nodded gratefully, a sense of relief washing over him. "Thanks, Chris. I appreciate it more than you know."

Christian saluted him jokingly with his finger. "Consider it done."

Chris changed the subject as he spoke about business.

"So, about the hotel project in Las Vegas. Are you still thinking of collaborating with Metacortex?"

Alex nodded, his focus shifting back to work. "Yes, I'm still interested in that project. It could be really beneficial for us especially with the hotel concept it really suit for us to collaborate with Metacortex."

Deciding to take action immediately, Alex called his secretary into the office. Within seconds, she appeared, ready to assist.

"Please contact Metacortex and arrange a meeting as soon as possible," Alex instructed her.

She nodded briskly before exiting the office to carry out his request.

"Do you think the new CEO will accept your request?"

"Of course she will. No one would refuse to collaborate with Harris company." Alex said with a smug smile on his face.

she had decided to take a break from work. The thought of facing Robert and the overwhelming emotions she felt made

needed this time to process everything without the added stress of work. Claire couldn't bear the idea of

a cup of warm tea hoping it would comfort

"Here, drink this, Claire."

and took the cup of

you need help to

her head as she placed

you do

"Sure, what is it?

office and keep an

of curiosity in his expression. "Am I allowed to do that? I mean,

"Oh, it's fine. You're not just anyone; you're my advisor and the person I

softened at the compliment. "Alright then, consider it done. What specifically should

on Robert for me. If he tries anything

chuckled. "Got it. So, I'm CEO

for the day indeed. But

mischievously. "Does that mean I can

tugging at her lips. "No, let's keep him as the "parasite for now. We'll find the antidote

I'll keep your updated on any meetings or documents, but I won't sign anything without your approval

affirmed. "And remember, you're still accountable to me, CEO of

the office, Matthew couldn't

wasted no time getting down to business. He checked every document meticulously, jotting down important

long before Sandra, Claire secretary, walked in with news

to arrange a meeting with our CEO,"

inform Claire and wait for

as Matthew dialed Claire's number from the office. He had important updates to share with her regarding the documents and the canceled meeting

shifted her attention to the call "Hey,

you on the documents we discussed earlier. They're all set, and

of the meeting.

hotel chain reached out. They want to schedule