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."

"Looks like I couldn't keep anything

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

PM as Alex Harris arrived at the headquarters of Metacortex, a prestigious tech company. He was eager and excited to 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

a composed demeanor, his good

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

rolled his eyes since he is used to

Hiss

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

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

you are Alexander

excitement and perhaps a touch of nerves.

room, they were greeted by Sandra, Claire's secretary, Sandra ushered them inside and introduced them to

here, Jack Winston." Jack said warmly, extending his hand

gaze assessing the man who would be temporarily filling in for

Winston. I appreciate you taking the

Jack, Alex couldn't

me asking, where is the CEO? Will she

other commitments. "Unfortunately,

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

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

ideas and proposals

with Metacortex for your upcoming

is indeed my

What is your reason for choosing Metacortex? Because we are not the only

Mr. Winston. I chose Metacortex because of its fame. As a businessman, I am not going to

his

is one 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

who lead the company is the cause. I know Robert Robertson