Chapter 49

Chapter 49 You are unbelievable!

Alex eyes trained on Claire. His gaze

e are filled with interest and curiosity.

She was engaged in conversation with a man whom Mr. Saint Laurent had introduced earlier, and Alex's curiosity piqued.

His eyes perked up slightly, but there was also a furrow in his brow as he watched Claire and the man take a seat together. He couldn't quite pinpoint why but seeing them together irked him slightly.

The background music shifted to a slower tempo, setting a more romantic ambiance.

As Alex observed, something mischievous flickered in his mind. He turned to his friend Christian, leaning in to speak quietly over the

music.

"I will be right back," Alex announced, though he didn't elaborate on his sudden departure.

Christian raised an eyebrow, curious but used to Alex's spontaneous nature.

Before Christian could inquire further, Alex had already slipped away from their table, his eyes fixed on Claire and her companion.

His plan was to interrupt their conversation or maybe even pull a prank. However, just as Alex was about to put his plan into action, a voice called out his name, causing him to pause mid-step. It was Mr. Waller, the businessman who owned the furniture shopping brand with which Alex had a long-standing partnership for all the Harris hotels

"Alex, there you are! I've been wanting to catch up with you," Mr. Walker said warmly as he approached, his presence commanding Alex's attention

Torn between his professional etiquette and his desire to pull a prank, Alex found himself in a dilemma. He couldn't simply ignore Mr. Walker, as it would be disrespectful given their business relationship.

"Mr. Walker, good to see you," Alex greeted him with a smile, albeit a slightly distracted one.

ur new hotel in Las

Mr. Walker continued, unaware of Alex's internal struggle. "I wanted to ask you about the furniture regarding your Vegas."

of

the plan he had in mind, he decided that business comes first. He

"You can dance right?"

the dance floor, Adrian ask Claire for a

lightly. "Don't worry, I won't step on

steps synchronized as they engaged in light conversation. Not one for small talk, Claire found herself thinking of

grandpa spoke highly of

"Your grandpa is such a

expression crossing his features. "It's

topic both were familiar with. Adrian's curiosity

of business do you venture into?" Adrian inquired, his

replied, "I'm in the technology and

raised an eyebrow in pleasant surprise. "Impressive. I wouldn't have expected that from

head, curious about Adrian's statement. "Oh? Why is

underestimate you or anything. It's just that one might

always had a passion for technology and creating something innovative. Computer and technology are my strengths "

replied confidently, "Metacortex

one of surprise and admiration. "Metacortex? We use Cortex for our software.

gratefully. "Thank you. I'm glad to

Adrian as

do you work in your grandfather's company?" Claire asked, intrigued by Adrian's background in

a smile. "That's the common assumption, but it's not the case. I've built my

interest was piqued. "Oh? What kind of company

in America, which it's been my focus." Claire's eyebrows raised in surprise, "A club? That's unexpected, coming

reaction. "Yes, it's quite different from what

hinted at her curiosity. "What kind of club is

grin widened. "Hmm...I think you should go and find out

slightly with a playful look plastered on her face. "Maybe I

melody of the song came to an end, and Claire smiled graciously at Adrian, her dance partner for the evening. "Thank you for the

delighted as they said their goodbyes. It

Unfortunately, her

when she heard Alex's

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