New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 21

Chapter 21 Unlucky Alex

The atmosphere in the office was charged with anticipation as Claire gathered the team assigned to the Cortex 20 project. Faces were filled with eagerness and nervous excitement, each member hoping to hear their team announced as the winner. Claire stood at the front of the room; her expression composed yet hinting at the excitement bubbling within her.

"Thank you all for your hard work and dedication to the Cortex 2.0 project. I'm pleased to announce that the winning group is Group

D."

A collective cheer erupted from Group D, their faces lighting up with joy and relief. Claire watched them with a smile, pleased to see their enthusiasm. She made her way to the winning team, congratulating each member personally. "Congratulations, Group D! Your Innovative ideas and hard work have paid off. I'm looking forward to working closely with you an implementing Cortex 20," Claire said warmly, shaking hands and exchanging words of encouragement.

The team members beamed with pride, thanking Claire for the opportunity. Claire's genuine appreciation for their efforts resonated with the group.

As Claire prepared to head back to her office, her secretary Sandra approached her with a message.

"Claire, you have a meeting scheduled with HP. They're interested in partnering for their upcoming laptop launch and are considering using Cortex for their software."

Claire's interest piqued at the mention of a potential partnership with HP, a renowned tech giant.

*Thank you, Sandra. Please confirm the meeting and let them know I'll be ready to discuss our collaboration."

The meeting with HP took place in a sleek conference room, with representatives from both companies exchanging pleasantries before delving into business discussions.

Claire sat at the head of the table, exuding confidence, and professionalism as she welcomed the HP team.

"Thank you for considering Cortex for your software needs. We believe our innovative approach aligns well with HP's vision for the new laptop launch."

The HP representatives nodded, impressed by Claire's directness and knowledge of their project.

"We've reviewed Cortex's capabilities and believe it's the perfect fit for enhancing user experience on our new laptops," one of them

replied.

Claire outlined Cotex's strengths, highlighting its adaptability and user-friendly interface.

"We're committed to delivering top-notch solutions that not only meet but exceed expectations. Our partnership can revolutionize the way users interact with HP devices and our company will be releasing Cortex 2.0, the new software. It will be great if your new laptop releases with our new software."

delved into technical details, potential timelines, and mutual goals for the collaboration. Both parties expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, recognizing the synergies

excited about the possibilities this collaboration brings," Claire remarked, a sense

for our next

were exchanged, marking the beginning

for giving us the

sir for considering Metacortex. It

are glad Robert Robertson is no longer

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why is

he rejected

can't help but wonder what's going on inside Robert head. Partnering with HP is a really

at her desk, focused on signing

to grab some lunch? Matthew asked with a grin, leaning against the doorframe of her

"Matthew and

food makes the world go round! Speaking of which, did you hear about the new restaurant that just opened i It's so exclusive that even the forks have a waiting

"So, are you in?"

moment, tapping her pen against the document. "Fine. As long as it

"I got you.

finish crack the firewall I

done. I will tell

with Matthew, their conversation was lively and filled with

had accidentally spotted Claire while buying coffee nearby,

sure that woman

but wondering why Claire is walking out

back to the office and inform Alex about

gan

office, he immediately noticed Alex's tense expression. Alex was pacing back and forth in his office,

asked, concerned about his friend's state of

a frustrated sigh. "We just got rejected by

rejected us? Did they

shook his head. "No, they just said they're

odd. There must be a reason. Have you tried contacting them again to get

"No, I haven't. Maybe I should give it