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.

diamond ring caught his attention, its brilliance

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

""Of course, sir."

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

Alex muttered, a genuine smile

I wrap

*please"

purchase not just the earrings and necklace

home, Alex made a quick stop at a

LE

I help

have red roses? I

"We do have it. I will wrap it for

"Thank you, ma'am.

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

a sense of panic that

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 had become her

if he doesn't want to marry me?" Lisa muttered to herself; her voice

to her old life, her old apartment, and her previous job sent a wave of dread crashing over her. Lisa couldn't bear the idea of going back

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

thoughtful gifts inside, his heart

lost in her thoughts, when she heard Alex's

she wiped away imaginary tears and prepared to put on

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

what's wrong, he asked, his voice soft

baby?"

etched on his features,

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 of

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

for what happened

""You mean it?"

wipe away tears. Alex nodded earnestly. "Y and