New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 100

Chapter 100 What if I say no?

Alex's eyes widened as he recognized her.

It was the one and only Claire Peterson

she was the one who had requested to see him, but he couldn't fathom why.

"Claire," he said, frowning. "What are you doing here?"

Claire stood up, her smile unwavering. "I'm sorry to Interrupt your time, but I wanted to talk to you, Alex."

Alex narrowed his eyes, crossing his arms over his chest. "What do you want to talk about?"

"I think it's better if we sit," Claire suggested, gesturing to the chairs around the table.

Alex's eyes shifted to Matthew, who had been standing quietly with a serious expression. He looked familiar. Suddenly, Alex remembered where he had seen the manbetone, Matthew was the same person he had noticed at the club a few months ago Contusion washed over him

Why would Claire bring This man to his office if she wanted to talk?

Claire introduced Matthew. "This is Matthew, my advisor."

Alex raised his eyebrows, not particularly Interested in Matthew but still puzzled by his presence.

taking a seat at the head of the table, his frown

demeanor calm yet purposeful.

replied, his tone edged with

her will to not rolled her eyes and try

get to the point, Claire. I have a lot of work

Alex I'm here to discuss the

directly. "Oh, that," he muttered, shifting uncomfortably in his chair. His eyes darted to Matthew, indicating his uncertainty about discussing this in front of him. "Don't worry about it, Matthew. As I told

coughed, buying himself

"Alright, well, I'm still thinking about it," he

all due respect, Alex, I've given you time

confidence faltering underClaire's unwavering stare. "It's not that simple, Claire. There are factors to consider,"

into his eyes directly. "Like

find the right words to

composure, smiling politely at Alexdespite her growing frustration. "Look, like your idea that you propose to me few weeks ago." Alex couldn't help but feel taken aback by her compliment as he knows Claire hates him so giving him compliments was definitely not on his top list. "Why do you

into this kind of concept before. It's intriguing," she said simply. Despite Claire's compliment, Alex remained skeptical. He couldn't shake the feeling that there was

be expected that Alex would be more cooperative, given that he had suggested the concept and set up the meeting in the first place. "I came because I thought you would be

interrupted with another question, his words laced with frustration. "Why do you want

lap, her nails digging into her skin as she suppressed her angen she met his gaze evenly. "I see the potential benefits of this business deal, despite

working with Claire, despite her willingness to set aside their personal animosity, raised red flags

no?" Alex finally asked, breaking the silence that hung between

your idea, and 1 think we could create something truly remarkable together. But if you're not interested,

frowned, but he held his tongue. Claire could feel his disapproval, but she

continued, her voice steady. "Metacortex is the only company capable of fulfilling your request. No other technology and software company can do what you need, aside from Venus AMD. But they're already partnered with Hip, so if you go there, they'll likely prioritize