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."

couldn't keep

their strategy set, Claire left Jack's office, feeling a weight lifted off her shoulders. She trusted Jack to handle the meeting professionally, allowing her to attend to the pressing matter 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

share his ideas during the meeting, anticipating the CEO's response with a mix of enthusiasm and nerves. Accompanied by Christian as well as his secretary, Alex made his way into the building. As they passed through the corridors, the employees couldn't help but glance at

Alex kept a composed demeanor, his good looks not going unnoticed by the women in

he whisper to

is used to hearing

Hiss

designated meeting floor. Christian, ever perceptive of his friend's emotions, placed a reassuring hand on Alex's shoulder.

in his tone. "Nervous? Please, I'm not nervous about anything.

after you are

beneath Alex's bravado, there was a hint of excitement and perhaps a touch

Sandra, Claire's secretary, Sandra ushered

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

man who would

Mr. Winston. I appreciate you taking the time to meet

Alex couldn't

is the

his head slightly, indicating that Claire had other commitments. "Unfortunately, she had to attend

for her during this meeting. I hope you are okay with that." Jack jokingly

part of him was disappointed not to meet with the CEO directly. "Of course, 1 understand.

his ideas and proposals with confidence.

to partner up with Metacortex

that is indeed my

reason for choosing Metacortex? Because we

of its fame. As a businessman, I am not going to

his

make sense choosing Metacortex." "Since Metacortex was under Robert Robertson leadership, we do not have any significant progress. We do not have

is not the company however the person behind who lead the company is the cause. I know Robert Robertson