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.

her own. It was an emotional day for her, and she had decided to take a break from work. The

flooded 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

always by her side, made her a cup

"Here, drink this, Claire."

smile weakly and took the cup

you need

her head as she placed down

Can you do me

forward. "Sure, what is it?

the office

curiosity in his expression. "Am I allowed to do that? I mean, without being

you're my advisor and the person I trust the most even if you

"Alright then, consider it done.

for me. If he tries

"Got it. So, I'm CEO

with a smile "CEO for the day indeed. But don't

mischievously. "Does that mean

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

I'll keep your updated on any meetings or documents, but I won't

you're still accountable to me,

the office, Matthew couldn't help but throw a joke

the office, Matthew wasted no time getting down to business. He checked every document meticulously,

in with news about an upcoming meeting request from

hotel chain wants to arrange a meeting with our CEO," Sandra informed him,

"Thank you, Sandra. I'll inform Claire and wait for

the office. He had important updates to share with her regarding the documents and the canceled meeting

her attention to the call "Hey,

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

mention of the meeting. "Thank you so much for handling that,

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