New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 56

Chapter 56 You

Alex bred into the restaurant, och of guilt idem on his face as he greeted Lisa with a kiss on the cheek "Sorry I'm late, darling," he apologized, knowing he had kept her waiting-

Linauwied wannly, het eyes sparkling with understanding. "It's okay, Alex."

As he settled into the seats, Lisa's curiosity got the better of her. "What kept you so occupied?"

Alex leaned in slightly, sharing the details of his hectic day. "Metacortex schedule a meeting with Harris company, and I have been preparing for the meeting.! La nodded, though business mattres were not her fonte. "That sounds important" "Its Now, let'sorder."

As they perused the menu, Lisa steered the conversation towards a more personal topic "So, what should I wear this weekend?"

Alex raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "Why? what's happening this weekend?

Lisa's eyes widened in surprise. "Don't tell me you forgot! It's the day I meet your parents."

Realisation dawned on Alex, and he nodded. "Ah, right, You can wear whatever you feel comfortable in,

n, Lisa. My parents will like your matter what."

Lisa's smile faltered slightly, her mind already racing with preparations. "But what kind of food does your mom lake? I went to make a good impression

Alex shrugged, his focus more on enjoying the evening than on details: "Honestly, I'm not sure. She enjoys good food, so anything delicious will do."

Lisa's frustrationbubbled to the surface. "Alex, this is important to me. I want your parents to like me."

Sensing her agitation, Alex tried to reassure her. "They will, trust me. You don't need to stress over it."

Lisa leaned back in her chair, her expression still tinged with armyance. Alexcouldn't help but notice her mood shift. "What's wrong, Lisa?" he asked, concem evident in his voice.

Lisatook a deep breath befour voicing her corns. "Do you really want this meeting to happen? Are you sure your parents will accept me?"

"Of course, I do. And yes, they will accept you. You're amazing,

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eased slightly at his words, though she remained apprehensive. "I just want

sight of Claire across the restaurant with another man. His brows furrowed at the sight of bet

she leaked information about his wedding plans to his mother. Alex had been itching to confront her

interrupted his thoughts, asking about their plans after dinner Alex hesitated, tom between confronting to Claire

end, he chose to focus on Lisa,

his plan for

As he entered, bis usual confident

a hint of curiosity, though he tried to mask any

fixed him with a stem gaze. "Robert, I've noticed you haven't been coming to work regularly Care to explain?" Robert raised an eyebrow, his tone cool. "I haven't had much to do since you took

mention of Claire suping his role sparked a flame of anger in

there something

the worst of me, Claire. Maybe try looking at things positively for once. Claire's eyes namowed slightly. "And why should 1 do

company afloat and even made it successful again." Clatce scoffed, not buying into his justification. The company was already successful, Robert. That's not the issue here." She leaned forward, her gaze plening "Why didn't you try harder to

avoiding her intense stare. "I did try, Claire. The police couldn't find any leads,

Lam, alive and

into Robert's, demanding answers. "Do you know where i went during those three

hesitated, his gaze flickering wwwy comentarily, "I don't know,

lingered

you want to continue being

back to work," the stated firmly, her tone leaving no

own inistration evident. "Youcan't just

to ponder their conversation, she knew deep down that obert had lied ainut not

cause one day your seriet

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Metacortex at two o'clock. Alex had cailed in Christian and the other employees, including his secretary, to join làm for the meeting. They huddled around the table,