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

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

leaned back in the couch, glancing at claire with a curious expression. "Se,

just giving someone a little waming,"

widened in suprise. "A warning? What kind of warming?"

still wearing that playful smile. Matthew chucked, shaking his head.

Claire rolled her

couldn't hide her smile. "Oh, stop

Alex 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

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

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

deal with her right now. Tell her I'm busy," he replied dismissively, trying to brush of

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 himself; disbelief written

just incase, We don't want any harm coming to her," she advised, her

frustration evident. Finally, he nodded reluctantly. "Fine, I'll take

into her mind?" he mutter

thinking if this is one of Lisa

Earlier that day.