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.

belongings and her own. It was an emotional day for her, and she had decided to

she sorted through the boxes, memories flooded back, both happy and bittersweet. She needed this time to process everything without the added

is always by her side, made her a cup of warm

"Here, drink this, Claire."

and took

need help to

her head as she placed

Can you do me a favor,

what is

the office and

furrowed his brows slightly, a hint of 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 are not working for the company, but you are still

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

Robert for me. If he tries anything suspicious,

chuckled. "Got it. So,

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

grinned mischievously. "Does that mean I can

rolled her eyes, a smirk tugging at her lips. "No, let's keep him

any meetings or documents, but I won't sign anything without your approval

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

to the office, Matthew couldn't help

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

news about an upcoming meeting

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

"Thank you, Sandra. I'll inform Claire

number from the office. He had important updates to share with her regarding the documents and the canceled meeting from earlier that day. "Claire, it's Matthew," he greeted

home, shifted her attention to the call "Hey,

straight into business. "1 wanted to update you on the documents we discussed

the mention of the meeting. "Thank you

thing." Matthew added cautiously. "The Harris hotel