New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 88

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Chapter 88 Mum's advice

"What's next then?!!

Rex hucowed his brows. "There is no next. This is a dead end or maybe this is a sign. Once it's been compimised like this, there's no going back" he clarified his lone resigned.

Realizing the privity of the situation, Alex sighed. "So, youneed a new laptop," he stated, stating the obvious.

Bex nodded, his imitation growing. "Yeah, and you're the one who's going to have to foot the bill," he pointed out, a hint of frustration in his voice

Alex rolled his eyes playfully. "Of course, I pay you, and now I have to buy you a laptop," he remarked, a touch of sarcasm in his tone.

Res nodded, not amused. "Exactly. Unless you want me to stop working for you," he retorted, a subtle threat in his words.

Alex chucked, knowing he needed Rex's expertise. "Fine, I'll get you a new laptop. But only if you promise to keep working for me and try to find out who is The Raven, "benegotiated, trying to lighten the mood.

Rex nodded reluctantly, his displeasure still evident. "Fine," he agreed, though not entirely happy about the situation.

Dexeuldn't help but ask, "Why are you so

hardened slightly. "That's none of your business, kiddo," he replied cryptically, leaving Bex with more questions than answers, but since he's purposed is tormy he doesn't pay

with a curious expression. "Se, did you send

her eyes. "Oh, just giving someone a little waming,"

kind of warming?" he inquired, intrigued by

playful smile. Matthew chucked, shaking his head. "You never cease to amaze me, Claire.

Claire rolled her

"Oh, stop flattering me," she teased

on his mind. He low his next move

Claire might humiliate him in front of his employees

hesitated before speaking. "Ms Lisa is trying to reach you urgently. She's called multiple times and asked you to pick up your phone," she intermed

deeply, running a hand through his hair. "I'm not in the mood to deal with her right now. Tell her

herself if you don't answer. Maybe you should consider talking to her, she suggested, her voice tinged

eyes widened in shock at the revelation. "What? Is she crazy?" he mattered to

secretary urged him to reconsider. It might be best to answer her calls, just incase, We don't want any harm coming

I'll take her call. Thanks for letting me know," he said, acknowledging the gravity of the

her mind?" he mutter to

thinking if this is one of Lisa lies

Earlier that day.