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.

surrounded by boxes containing her parents' belongings and her own. It was an emotional day for her, 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

through the boxes, memories flooded back, both happy and bittersweet. She needed this time to process everything without the added stress of work. Claire couldn't

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

"Here, drink this, Claire."

took the

you need help to

her head as she placed down the cup on the

Can you do me a favor,

"Sure, what is

go to the office and

hint of curiosity in his expression. "Am I allowed to do that? I mean, without being

waved a dismissive hand. "Oh, it's fine. You're not just anyone; you're my advisor and the person I trust the most even if

it done.

an eye on Robert for me. If he

So, I'm CEO for the

smile "CEO for the day

mischievously. "Does that mean I can fire

at her lips. "No, let's keep him as the "parasite for now.

any meetings or documents, but I won't

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

office, Matthew

getting down to business. He checked every document meticulously,

wasn't long before Sandra, Claire secretary, walked in with news about an upcoming meeting request from Harris regarding a

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

Sandra. I'll inform

office. He had important updates to share with her regarding the documents and the canceled meeting from earlier

was lounging at home, shifted her attention

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

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

Harris hotel chain reached out. They want to schedule a meeting