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.

ring caught his attention,

about the ring. "Could I take

""Of course, sir."

Alex's eyes lit up as he examined the

a

I wrap

*please"

thinking, he decided to purchase not just the earrings and necklace but also the stunning diamond ring, wanting to surprise Lisa with

made a quick stop at

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I

do you have red roses?

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

"Thank you, ma'am.

and a box of her favorite chocolates. With each purchase, Alex is keen to make things right and also to

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

happen if Alex didn't want to marry her. The very idea sent a shiver down her spine, and her mind conjured images of losing everything she had worked so hard to achieve the lavish lifestyle, the social status, the luxury that

want to marry me?" Lisa muttered to herself; her voice

job sent a wave of dread crashing over her. Lisa couldn't bear the idea of going back to a life she had worked so tirelessly to escape. The thought alone made

to that dread life. I need

carried his thoughtful gifts inside, his

lost in her thoughts, when she heard Alex's voice

herself, she wiped away imaginary tears and prepared to put on a convincing

entered their room, he found Lisa crying. Her face buried in her hands as she

he asked, his

baby?"

etched on his features,

watery eyes and managed to choke out, "You don't want to marry me." Alex's heart sank at the sight of Lisa's apparent distress. He sat down in front

her, his voice sincere. "I do want to marry you.

sorry for what

""You mean it?"

wipe away tears. Alex nodded earnestly. "Y and I was under too