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."

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"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.

radiant diamond ring caught

of the store staff, Alex inquired about the ring.

""Of course, sir."

it delicately on a velvet tray. Alex's eyes lit up as he examined the intricate details and the sparkde

Alex muttered, a

I wrap it,

*please"

and necklace but also the

heading home, Alex made a

LE

can I help you

do you have red roses? I am planning to

woman smiled. "We do have it. I will wrap it for you,

"Thank you, ma'am.

at the flower shop but also at a chocolate store. He picked out a bouquet of Lisa's favorite flowers and a box of her favorite chocolates. With each purchase, Alex is keen to make things right and also to apologize to Lisa. At the penthouse, Lisa paced back

confident demeanor was replaced by a sense of panic that threatened to overwhelm

idea sent a shiver down her spine, and her mind conjured images of losing everything she had worked

muttered to herself; her voice tinged

of dread crashing over her. Lisa couldn't bear the idea of going back

never go back to that dread life. I need him to marry

carried his thoughtful gifts inside, his heart

in her thoughts,

wiped away imaginary tears and prepared to

Her face buried in her hands as she let out fake sobs. Concerne he approached her

wrong, he asked,

baby?"

etched on his features,

drama to her performance. She looked up at Alex with watery eyes and managed to choke out, "You don't want to marry me." Alex's heart sank at the sight of

her, his voice sincere.

sorry for what happened earlier.

""You mean it?"

She sniffled, pretending to wipe away tears. Alex nodded earnestly. "Y and I was under too much stress. So please don't be mad at