New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 56

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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

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slightly at his words, though she

attention wandered for a moment, catching sight of Claire across the restaurant with another man. His

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 pushed that thought to the

plans after dinner Alex hesitated, tom between confronting to Claire or ignore it

chose to focus

putting aside his plan for

to her office. As he entered, bis usual confident demeanor faltered slightly at

Robert's voice carried a hint of curiosity,

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

his role sparked a flame of anger in her, but she kept her

there something

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

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 didn't you try

The police couldn't find any leads, and

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you know

his gaze flickering wwwy comentarily,

suspicion lingered

you want to continue being a

work," the stated firmly,

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

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the meeting room at Harris Company was 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 làm for the meeting. They huddled around the table, discussing strategies and what they should present to make a strong impression for the CEO of