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

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

wandered for a moment, catching sight of Claire across the restaurant with another man. His brows furrowed at the sight of bet seemingly carefree

had been itching to confront her about it, but Lisa's presence and their upcoming

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

end, he chose to

putting aside his plan

as she summoned Robert to her office. As he entered, bis usual confident demeanor faltered slightly at the

you call me here, Claire?" Robert's voice carried a hint of curiosity, though

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

sparked a flame of anger in her, but she

something you're

on the couch. "Always assuming the worst of me, Claire. Maybe try looking at things positively for once. Claire's eyes namowed slightly.

his tone tuming more serious, "when you were gone for those three years, 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 plening "Why

Claire. The police couldn't find any leads, and they told me you

yet, here Lam,

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

hesitated, his gaze flickering wwwy

lingered on

you want to continue being

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

"Youcan't

office, leaving Claire to ponder their conversation, she knew deep down that

your seriet will no longer

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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 make a strong impression for