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 this hacker

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 Alex obsession with The

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

smiled mischievously, twinkle in her eyes. "Oh, just giving

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

playful smile. Matthew chucked, shaking his head. "You never cease to amaze me, Claire. Choosing you as my role model was definitely

Claire rolled her

hide her smile. "Oh,

back at Harris Company, 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 next move

agree to 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

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

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

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

the revelation. "What? Is she crazy?" he

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

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

gotten into her mind?"

if this is one of Lisa lies or just her

Earlier that day.