New beginning: Billionaire love story

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

decided that business comes first. He can take care

"You can dance right?"

dance floor, Adrian ask

I won't

couples. Claire and Adrian gracefully waltzed to the rhythm of the music; their steps synchronized as they engaged in light conversation. Not one for small talk, Claire found herself thinking of a topic to talk. On the other hand, Adrian was

spoke highly of you,"

"Your grandpa is such a sweet

features. "It's in his nature to appreciate good

naturally shifted towards business, a topic both were familiar with. Adrian's

do you

she replied, "I'm in the technology and

surprise. "Impressive. I wouldn't

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

just that one

and technology are my strengths " Adrian nodded, acknowledging her point. "I see. And what is the name of your

confidently,

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

you. I'm glad to hear

now turned towards Adrian as Claire

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

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

kind of company is it, and where

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

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

at her curiosity. "What kind of

you should go and

her head slightly with a playful

came to an end, and Claire smiled graciously at Adrian, her dance

as they

Unfortunately, her

cut short when she heard Alex's voice behind her, cold and