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?"

taken aback by the sudden intensity of her questions. "Of course, I do. And yes,

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at his words, though she

indulged in dessert, Alex's attention wandered for a moment, catching sight of Claire across the restaurant with

particularly the incident where she leaked information about his wedding plans to his mother. Alex had been itching to

their plans after dinner Alex hesitated, tom between confronting to Claire or ignore it to not ruin their evening together

chose

putting aside his plan for

she summoned Robert to her office. As he entered,

me here, Claire?" Robert's voice carried a hint

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 over my position,

of Claire suping his role sparked a flame

there something you're

a seat on the couch. "Always assuming the worst of me, Claire. Maybe try looking at things positively

three years, 1 kept this company afloat and even made it successful again." Clatce scoffed, not buying into his justification. The

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

yet, here Lam, alive and

demanding answers. "Do you know

flickering wwwy comentarily, "I

suspicion lingered on

to continue being a

come back to work," the stated

stood up abruptly, his own inistration evident. "Youcan't

she knew deep down that obert had lied

one day your seriet will no

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Christian and the other employees, including his secretary, to join làm for the meeting. They huddled around the table, discussing strategies and what they should present to