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

boxes, memories 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 exploding in anger or sadness if

made her a cup of

"Here, drink this, Claire."

smile weakly and took the cup of

need help

her head as she placed down the cup

you do me a favor,

what is it? I'll

the office and keep an eye

of curiosity in his expression. "Am I allowed to do that? I mean,

and the person I trust the most even if

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

an eye on Robert for me. If he tries anything

it. So, I'm CEO for

the day

that mean I

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

meetings or documents, but I won't

affirmed. "And remember, you're still accountable to me, CEO of the day or

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

every document meticulously, jotting down important matters and staying vigilant for any signs

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

a meeting with our CEO," Sandra informed him, a hint of urgency In her

Sandra. I'll inform Claire and wait for her

evening sun cast long shadows as Matthew dialed Claire's number from the office. He had important updates to share with her regarding the documents and the

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

documents we discussed earlier. They're all set, and

interest piqued at the mention of the meeting. "Thank you

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