New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 43

Chapter 43 The proposal

As Alex sat at his desk, trying to focus on work, a wave of guilt washed over him. The memory of his outburst with Lisa earlier in the day lingered in his mind, clouding his thoughts, and making it difficult to concentrate on the tasks at hand. He knew he had been harsh and impulsive, and the regret weighed heavily on his shoulders.

The meeting that followed only added to Alex's distraction. His mind kept drifting back to Lisa, imagining her tear-streaked face after their argument. "Abby, do I have another meeting?"

"You don't have any meeting, sir however you do have a dinner with Mr. Christian"

"Tell him to reschedule. I have something more important things to do."

H

"Of course, sir. I will inform Mr. Christian about it"

Around six in the evening, unable to shake off his remorse, Alex decided to call it a day and headed home earlier than usual.

As he drove, the roads blurred beneath his contemplative gaze. Guilt gnawed at him, and he couldn't bear the thought of being the cause of Lisa's pain.

Gripping the steering wheel tightly, Alex's mind raced with thoughts of how to make amends.

At a red light, Alex's fingers hovered over his phone, hesitating before dialing Lisa's number.

The first ring went unanswered, and so did the second.

"Damn it! Why didn't she answer?"

Five attempts later, frustration mingled with his guilt as Lisa remained unreachable.

An idea sparked in Alex's mind, a small gesture to show Lisa that he cared.

Without second-guessing himself, Alex changed his route and headed towards Cartier, a luxury jewelry store known for its exquisite pieces.

Inside the store, Alex browsed through the displays, his eyes settling on a set of matching earrings and necklace that he knew would suit Lisa's style.

ring caught his attention,

the store staff, Alex inquired about the ring. "Could I take a closer look at that

""Of course, sir."

staff member smiled and brought out the ring, placing it delicately on a velvet tray. Alex's eyes lit up as he examined the intricate details and the sparkde of the

Alex muttered, a genuine smile gracing

wrap it,

*please"

he decided to purchase not just the earrings and necklace but also the stunning

Alex made a quick stop at

LE

I

have red roses? I

do have it. I will wrap it for

"Thank you, ma'am.

at a chocolate store. He picked out a bouquet of Lisa's favorite flowers and a box of her favorite chocolates. With

confident demeanor was replaced by a sense of panic that threatened

her spine, and her mind conjured images of losing

Lisa muttered to herself;

bear the idea of going back to

back to my old life. I will never go back to that dread life. I need him to marry me," Lisa

gifts inside, his

on the edge of the bed, lost in her thoughts,

wiped away imaginary tears and prepared to put on

in her hands as she let out fake

he asked, his voice soft and

baby?"

etched on his features,

managed to choke out, "You don't want to marry me." Alex's heart sank at the

that's not true," he reassured her, his voice sincere. "I do

sorry for what happened

""You mean it?"

nodded earnestly. "Y and I was under too much stress. So please don't be mad