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

took their seats as well. Claire leaned forward slightly, her demeanor calm yet purposeful. "Alex, I know you must be

his tone edged

suppressed her will to not rolled her eyes and try to remain as

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

to discuss the collaboration proposal

He hadn't expected Claire to remember, let alone bring it up so 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

coughed, buying

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

gaze steady and unyielding "With all due respect, Alex, I've given you time to consider. We need an

usual confidence faltering underClaire's unwavering stare. "It's not that simple, Claire. There

her brows, she stared into his eyes

struggled to find the right

by her compliment as he knows Claire hates him so giving him compliments was definitely not

skeptical. He couldn't shake the feeling that there was more to Claire's sudden interest than met the eye. "But why come all the way here just

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

another question, his words laced with frustration. "Why do you want us to work together? You hate me and I don't see the

potential benefits of this business deal, despite my personal feelings towards you," she explained. "JackWinston was the one who persuaded me to consider

in thought. This was good news for him, the opportunity for a lucrative business deal, but working with Claire, despite her willingness

I say no?" Alex finally asked, breaking the

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

Claire could feel

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