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 Robert and the overwhelming emotions she felt made

time to process everything without the added stress

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

"Here, drink this, Claire."

smile weakly and took the

need

placed down the cup

Can you do me a favor,

"Sure, what

you go to the office and keep an eye

"Am I allowed to do that?

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

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

me. If he tries anything suspicious, I want to know

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

smile "CEO for the day

"Does that

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

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

accountable to me, CEO of

office, Matthew couldn't help but throw a joke

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

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

meeting with our CEO," Sandra informed

you, Sandra. I'll inform Claire and wait for

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. "Claire, it's Matthew," he

lounging at home, shifted her attention to

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

interest piqued at the mention of the meeting. "Thank

more thing." Matthew added cautiously. "The Harris hotel chain reached out. They want