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.

Alex's fixation on The Raven, Dexeuldn't help but ask, "Why are you so obsessed with

"That's none of your business, kiddo," he replied cryptically, leaving Bex with more questions than answers, but since he's purposed

claire with a curious expression. "Se, did you

eyes. "Oh, just giving

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

"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.

Claire rolled her

couldn't hide her smile. "Oh, stop flattering me," she teased

sat in his 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 crucial, possibly involving a partnership with Metacontes. However, one question nagged at him, would Claire

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?"

secretary 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

mood to deal with her right now. Tell her I'm

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

"What? Is she crazy?" he mattered to himself; disbelief

answer her calls, just incase, We don't want any harm coming

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

is gotten into her mind?"

a while thinking if this is one

Earlier that day.