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.

day for her, and she had decided to take a break from work. The thought of facing Robert and the overwhelming emotions she felt made staying home seem like the best

back, both happy and bittersweet. She needed this time to process everything without the added stress of work. Claire couldn't bear the idea of exploding in anger or sadness if she were to encounter Robert at the

side, made her a cup of warm tea hoping it

"Here, drink this, Claire."

and took

need

she placed down the cup on the

do

leaned forward. "Sure, what

the office and keep an eye

expression. "Am I allowed

waved a dismissive hand. "Oh, it's fine. You're not just anyone; you're my advisor and the person I trust the most even if you are not working for the company, but you are still working

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

eye on Robert for me. If he tries anything suspicious, I

So,

a smile "CEO for the

grinned mischievously. "Does that mean

smirk tugging at her lips. "No, let's keep him as the

on any meetings or documents, but I won't sign

remember, you're still accountable

to lighten the mood before heading to the office, Matthew couldn't help but throw a joke

getting down to business. He checked every document meticulously, jotting down important matters and staying vigilant for

long before Sandra, Claire secretary, walked in with news about an upcoming meeting request from Harris regarding

Alexander Harris from the Harris hotel chain wants to arrange a meeting with our CEO," Sandra

inform Claire and

updates to share with her regarding the documents and the canceled meeting from

who was lounging at home, shifted her attention to the

wanted to update you on the documents we discussed earlier. They're all set, and I've

at the mention of the meeting. "Thank you

thing." Matthew added cautiously. "The Harris hotel chain reached out. They want to schedule