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.

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

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

a cup of warm tea

"Here, drink this, Claire."

smile weakly and took the

you need

head as she placed down

do

"Sure, what is it? I'll do

the office and keep

furrowed his brows slightly, a hint of curiosity in his expression. "Am I allowed to do that?

you're my advisor and the person I trust the most even if you are not working for the

consider it done. What specifically should

he

"Got it. So, I'm CEO for the

nodded with a smile "CEO for the day indeed. But

"Does that

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

laughed. "Understood. I'll keep your updated on any meetings or documents, but I

still accountable to me, CEO of

to lighten the mood before heading to the office, Matthew couldn't

no time getting down to business. He checked every document

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

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

I'll inform Claire and wait

as Matthew dialed Claire's number from the office. He had important updates to share with her

who was lounging at home, shifted her

the documents we discussed earlier. They're all set, and I've rescheduled the

meeting. "Thank you

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