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.

was an emotional day for her, and she had decided to take a

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

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

"Here, drink this, Claire."

weakly and took the

need help

placed down the cup on the

do me a favor,

leaned forward. "Sure, what is it? I'll do

to the office and keep an

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

and the person I trust the most even if you are not working for the company, but you are still working

"Alright then, consider it done. What specifically should I be

Robert for me. If he tries anything suspicious, I

it. So, I'm CEO for

a smile "CEO for the day indeed. But

"Does that mean I can fire

lips. "No, let's keep him as

I'll keep your updated on any meetings or documents, but I won't sign anything without your approval

remember, you're still accountable

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

time getting down to business. He checked every document meticulously, jotting down important matters and

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

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

nodded. "Thank you, Sandra. I'll inform

updates to share with her regarding the documents and the canceled meeting from earlier that day.

at home, shifted her attention to the call "Hey, Matthew

we

of the meeting. "Thank you so much for

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