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 her own. It was an emotional day for her, and she had decided to take a break from work. The thought of facing

process everything without the added stress of work. Claire couldn't bear the idea of exploding in anger or sadness

her side, made her a cup of

"Here, drink this, Claire."

weakly and took the cup

you need help to

head as she placed

Can you do me

forward. "Sure, what is it?

the office and keep an eye

his brows slightly, a hint of curiosity in his expression. "Am I allowed to do that? I mean, without being officially designated for

not just anyone; you're my advisor and the person I trust the most

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

me. If he tries anything suspicious,

chuckled. "Got it. So, I'm CEO for the

nodded with a smile "CEO for the day

mischievously. "Does that mean

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

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

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

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

business. He checked every document meticulously, jotting down important matters and staying vigilant for any

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

arrange a meeting with our CEO,"

Sandra. I'll inform Claire and wait

Matthew dialed Claire's number from the office. He had important updates to share with her regarding the documents and the canceled meeting from

her attention to the

straight into business. "1 wanted to update you on the documents we discussed earlier. They're all set, and

at the mention of the meeting. "Thank

thing." Matthew added cautiously. "The Harris hotel chain reached