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.

by boxes containing her parents' belongings and her own. It was an emotional day for her, and she had decided to take

everything without the added

by her side, made her a cup

"Here, drink this, Claire."

smile weakly and took the cup

you need help

her head as she placed down the cup

you do me

forward. "Sure, what is

the office and

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

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

then, consider it done. What specifically should I be

eye on Robert for me. If he tries anything suspicious, I want to know about

chuckled. "Got it. So, I'm

the day indeed. But

mischievously. "Does that

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

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

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

an attempt to lighten the mood before heading to the office, Matthew couldn't help but throw

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

long before Sandra, Claire secretary, walked in with news about an upcoming meeting request from

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

"Thank you, Sandra. I'll inform Claire

Claire's 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

shifted her attention to the call "Hey,

wanted to update you on the documents we discussed earlier. They're all set, and I've

mention of the meeting. "Thank you so much for

more thing." Matthew added cautiously. "The Harris hotel