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.

help but ask, "Why are you so

your business, kiddo," he replied cryptically, leaving Bex with more questions than answers, but since he's purposed is tormy he doesn't pay

the couch, glancing at claire with a curious expression.

mischievously, twinkle in her eyes. "Oh, just giving someone a little waming," she

warning? What kind of warming?" he

hand dismissively. "Just a harmless vimus, nothing serious. Just enough to make them think twice," she explained, still wearing that playful smile. Matthew chucked, shaking his head. "You never cease to amaze me, Claire. Choosing you as

Claire rolled her

"Oh, stop

office, deep in thought. His unsuccessful attempt to breach The Raven's location and database weighed heavily on his mind. He low his next move would be

clouded his mind, imagining scenarios where Claire might humiliate him in front of his employees by rejecting his proposal. His secretary interrupted his thoughts, and

multiple times and asked you to pick up your phone," she intermed

in the mood to deal with her right

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

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

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

office, his frustration evident. Finally, he nodded reluctantly. "Fine, I'll take her call.

her

while thinking if this is one of

Earlier that day.