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.

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

process everything without the added stress of work. Claire

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

"Here, drink this, Claire."

smile weakly and took

need help to

as she placed down the cup

fine. Can you do me a

leaned forward. "Sure, what

go to the office and keep an

I allowed to do that?

hand. "Oh, it's fine. You're not just anyone; you're my advisor and the person I trust the most even if you are not working for the company, but you are still working under

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

an eye on Robert for me. If he tries anything suspicious, I want

So, I'm CEO for

smile "CEO for the day indeed. But don't get too carried

mischievously. "Does that

"No, let's keep

laughed. "Understood. I'll keep your updated on any meetings or documents, but

remember, you're still accountable

office, Matthew couldn't help but throw a joke that made Claire

every document meticulously, jotting down important

with news about an upcoming meeting request from

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

I'll inform Claire and wait

dialed 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.

her attention to the call "Hey, Matthew

documents we discussed earlier. They're all set, and I've rescheduled the meeting for tomorrow

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

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