New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 98

Chapter 08 I might love it or hate it

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gokay?" he asked, concret.

"There's something need to talk about," claire replied, her tone serious.

Understanding the urgency in her voice, Matthew quickly agreed. "Alright, I'll be there in fifteen minutes

True to his woul, Matthew arrived at Claire's office fifteen minutes later. His eyebrows scrunched incuriosity as he entered. "What"

"What's going on, Claire? Why the

Claire motioned for him to sit down. "I need someone wise riglu now, Matthew," she said, her eyes meeting his.

"I thought we established between the both of us, the wise one will be you." Matthew pointed his fingers at Claire. She rolled her eyes and gave him a serious look. "Well, yes. But today is an exception." Mature looked confused, "What do you mean by that?"

Claire took a deep breath. "I'm about to make a decision I never thought I'd consider or even think about it."

Matthew leaned forward, intrigued, and concemed. "What decision?*

"I'm going to the Harris Company," catre said, her voice steady but determined.

Matthew's eyes widened in surprise. "You mean Harris, as in Alexander Harris Hotel?"

Claire nodded. "Yes."

"The man that you hate?" He was still frowning, wondering if he had misheard claire's words.

sighed. "Yes, the one

Matthew asked, disbelief evident in his voice, "Is this about the HP

her head. "No,

looked away. "Clay, maybe this is about Hp but only a slight bit. The point is not about them."

at him with a mix of frustration and determination.

mean?" Matthew asked, still not

office," Claire began, choosing her words carefully

"Why did he barge into your office? What did he

also found out that HP decided to partner with Venus

it from my secretary when she was on the phone with the HP team although I'm not entirely convinced." Claire explained. Matthew nodded slowly. "Okay, I get that. But what does that have to do with you going to the Harris

leaned forward; his expression serious.

I threw away the opportunity to work with HP and that I'm the one who will cause Metacortex to fall to

in shock. "He actually

her voice shaking slightly with anger. "It's so frustrating because I've done everything I can to keep this company afloat. And he says something like that. He should be grateful I still allow him to work here instead of firing him." Matthew shook his head in disbelief. "I should buy him a mirror so he can reflect

that. It's lilur he doesn't see all the effort I

nodded slowly, the pieces clicking into place "I think I get it now. You

finally understood. "Bingo. I want to prove to him and everyone else

nodded. "You will, Clalee. I know you will. You've got the drive and

know but I got to do something about it. I

the right decision to work with Harris?" doubts creeping in Matthew as

now. We need a strong partner to make up for losing HP." "Are you going to propose a collaboration to Alex?" Matthew asked, still wary Claire chuckled lightly, shaking her

raised an eyebrow. "So, what's

H

"I'm going to ask Alex about the project he proposed in the first place. It was his

Claire rolled her eyes, clearly not wanting to acknowledge her own reluctance. "Why would ask Alex for his help? III do that, he will

Claire pride is too big to ask for help especially

looked at Claire seriously. "Are you sure you want to do this? There's a big chance

moment, contemplating his words. She then shrugged her shoulders. "I might either love it or hate it,