New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 35

Chapter 35 The meeting

In Jack's spacious office, Claire sat across from him, her expression focused as she briefed him on the upcoming meeting with the

Harris company.

"Jack, I need you to take the lead in today's meeting with Harris," Claire stated, her tone serious yet composed.

Jack, the vice president of the company, listened attentively. "Sure, Claire. But why the sudden change? You're usually the one leading these meetings."

Claire hesitated, not wanting to reveal the personal reason behind her decision. "I have an urgent matter that requires my immediate attention," she replied vaguely, hoping Jack wouldn't press further.

Jack nodded understandingly. "I see. Don't worry, Claire, I've got it covered. Is there anything specific you want me to focus on during the meeting?"

"Hm...just listen to what Alexander Harris has to offer and ask him the reason for choosing Metacortex." Claire appreciated Jack's professionalism and willingness to step in.

"Okay, noted. I just wish you can be present at the meeting."

"I just wanted to make sure that the Harris is a worthy company to partner up with before I meet them myself. I just don't want to regret it."

"Okay, consider it done."

"Thank you, Jack. I really appreciate your help with this," Claire said sincerely.

Jack smiled reassuringly. "Anytime, Claire. We're a team, after all. Anyway, I heard about the charity you organize."

Claire raised her brows. "How did you know?"

"Well, I have my source and I accidentally overheard your conversation with your secretary."

chuckled lightly. "Looks like I couldn't keep anything hidden

which she had purposely made it up. She doesn't like lying especially to Jack since he is the only one in the company that help her but on the other side, she is not ready for Alex to find out the truth about Claire. She will wait for a perfect

Alex made his way into the building. As they

demeanor, his good looks not going unnoticed by the

he whisper to him. "I guess you are always the beacon of

his eyes since he is used to hearing his best friend

Hiss

secretary deftly handled the formalities, requesting a visitor card before they proceeded to the designated meeting floor. Christian, ever perceptive of his friend's emotions, placed a reassuring hand on

hint of arrogance in his tone. "Nervous? Please, I'm not nervous

course, after you are

excitement and perhaps a touch of nerves. However, Alex's pride often masked his

they were greeted by Sandra, Claire's secretary, Sandra

it's a pleasure to have you here, Jack Winston." Jack said warmly, extending

hand firmly, his gaze assessing the man who would be temporarily filling in

Winston. I appreciate you taking

his seat across from Jack, Alex couldn't help but inquire

you don't mind me asking, where is the CEO? Will she attend the meeting

Claire had other commitments. "Unfortunately, she had to attend to an urgent matter.

I hope you are

nodded understanding. Though a part of him was disappointed not to meet with

meeting commenced with Alex presenting his ideas and proposals with confidence.

Metacortex for your upcoming hotel

that is indeed my

choosing Metacortex? Because we are

I chose Metacortex because of its fame. As a businessman, I

nodded at his courage for

most reliable, fast-forward and successful technology & software company. People across the globe are using Metacortex and since the theme of my new hotel will be technology, it will only make sense choosing Metacortex." "Since Metacortex was under Robert Robertson leadership, we do not have any significant progress. We do not have any updates with our software Cortex and our stock even dip. So, what makes you so sure Metacortex is

behind who lead the