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."

lightly. "Looks like I couldn't keep anything hidden from you,

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

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 Alexander Harris,

kept a composed demeanor, his good

slightly leaned closer to Alex as he whisper to him. "I guess you

rolled his eyes since he is used to hearing his

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 Alex's shoulder. "Are you nervous, mate?" he asked with a knowing

his tone. "Nervous? Please,

you are Alexander

a hint of excitement and perhaps a touch of nerves.

Claire's secretary, Sandra ushered them inside and introduced them to Jack, who

a pleasure to have you here, Jack Winston."

Jack's hand firmly, his gaze assessing the man

Winston. I appreciate you taking the time

across from Jack, Alex couldn't help but

mind me asking, where is the

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

I hope you

him was disappointed not to meet with the CEO directly. "Of course,

ideas and proposals

partner up with Metacortex for

that is indeed

Because we are not

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

at his courage for

of the 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

times, but it is not the company however the person behind who lead the company is the