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 obsessed with

expression 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 to mind with

glancing at claire with a curious expression. "Se, did you send earlier?" he asked, raising

twinkle in her eyes. "Oh, just giving someone a

eyes widened in suprise. "A warning? What kind of warming?" he inquired, intrigued by Claire's

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.

Claire rolled her

hide her smile. "Oh, stop flattering me,"

weighed heavily on his mind. He low his next move would be crucial, possibly involving a partnership with Metacontes. However, one question nagged at him, would

collaborate with him, considering their past interactions. Negative thoughts 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 Alex frowned slightly at the intrusion. "What is it?" he asked, a hint of annoyance in

trying to reach you urgently. She's called multiple times and asked you to

his hair. "I'm not in the mood to deal with her right now.

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

shock at the revelation. "What? Is she

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

frustration evident. Finally, he nodded reluctantly. "Fine, I'll take her call. Thanks for letting me know,"

her

a while thinking if this is one of Lisa lies or

Earlier that day.