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.

caught his attention, its brilliance

Alex inquired about the ring. "Could I take a closer look

""Of course, sir."

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 diamond "What do you

muttered, a genuine

wrap it,

*please"

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

home, Alex made a quick

LE

can I help

you have red roses? I am planning

it. I will

"Thank you, ma'am.

stop 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.

replaced by a sense of panic that threatened

and her mind conjured images of losing everything she had worked so hard to achieve the lavish lifestyle, the social status,

me?" Lisa muttered to herself; her voice tinged with anxiety, "What if

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

go back to that dread life. I need him to marry me," Lisa muttered, the desperation clear in

Alex carried his thoughtful gifts inside,

bed, lost in her thoughts, when she heard

she wiped away imaginary tears and prepared to put

found Lisa crying. Her face buried in her hands

he asked, his voice soft

baby?"

etched on his features,

She looked up at Alex with watery eyes and managed to choke out, "You don't

reassured her, his voice sincere. "I do want

what happened

""You mean it?"

met Alex's gaze. She sniffled, pretending to wipe away tears. Alex nodded earnestly. "Y and I was under too much stress. So please