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.

Claire's penthouse, she was surrounded by boxes containing her parents' belongings and her own. It was an emotional day for her, and she had decided to take a break from work. The thought of facing Robert and the overwhelming emotions she felt

process everything without the added stress of work. Claire couldn't bear the idea

always by her side, made her a cup of warm

"Here, drink this, Claire."

took the

you need

shook her head as she placed down the cup

do me a favor,

"Sure, what is it? I'll

go to the office and keep an eye

"Am I allowed to do that? I mean, without being officially designated

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

the compliment. "Alright then, consider it done. What

If he tries anything suspicious, I want to know about

it. So, I'm CEO for

smile "CEO for the day indeed. But

"Does that mean I can

"No, let's keep him as the "parasite for now.

your updated on any meetings or documents, but I

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

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

checked every document meticulously, jotting down important matters

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

arrange a meeting with our CEO," Sandra informed him, a hint of urgency In

I'll inform Claire and wait for

with her

who was lounging at home, shifted her attention to the call

straight into business. "1 wanted to update you on the documents we discussed earlier. They're all set, and

the meeting. "Thank

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