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?"

her questions. "Of course, I do. And yes, they

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his words, though she remained apprehensive. "I just want everything

Alex's attention wandered for a moment, catching sight of Claire across

of Claire's betrayal resurfaced, particularly the incident where she leaked information about his wedding plans to his mother. Alex had been itching to confront her about it, but Lisa's presence and their upcoming meeting with his parents had

tom between confronting to Claire or ignore it to not ruin their evening together

end, he chose to focus

his plan for

desk, her expression unreadable as she summoned Robert to her office. As he entered, bis usual confident demeanor faltered slightly at the serious aura in

Robert's voice carried a hint of curiosity, though he tried to mask

you haven't been coming to work regularly Care to explain?" Robert raised an eyebrow, his tone cool. "I haven't

sparked a flame of

there something you're hiding,

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

1 kept this 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

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

Lam,

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

hesitated, his gaze flickering wwwy comentarily,

lingered on

continue being a part

to come back to work," the stated firmly, her tone

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

she knew deep down that obert had lied

your seriet will no longer be

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palpable as Alex and his train prepared for their crucial meeting with Metacortex at two o'clock. Alex had cailed in Christian and the other employees, including his secretary, to join