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 the best

the added stress of work. Claire couldn't bear the idea of exploding in anger or sadness if she were

made her a cup

"Here, drink this, Claire."

and took the

need help to

shook her head as she placed down

Can you do me a favor,

leaned forward. "Sure, what is it? I'll

office and keep an eye of

"Am I allowed

person I

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

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

chuckled. "Got it. So,

"CEO for the day indeed.

grinned mischievously. "Does that mean

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

keep your updated on any meetings or

you're still accountable to me, CEO of

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

no time getting down to business. He checked every document meticulously, jotting down important matters and staying vigilant for

wasn't long before Sandra, Claire secretary, walked in with news about an

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

I'll inform Claire and wait for

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

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

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

interest piqued at the mention of the meeting. "Thank

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