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.

seat at the head

slightly, her demeanor calm yet purposeful. "Alex, I know you must

think?" Alex replied, his tone edged with

her eyes and try

I have a lot

here to discuss the collaboration proposal you mentioned a few weeks

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 about it, Matthew.

buying himself moment

thoughts. "Alright, well, I'm still thinking about it," he said, trying to sound

forward, her gaze steady and unyielding "With all due respect, Alex, I've

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

into his eyes directly. "Like

find the right

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 find it interesting?" Alex asked, genuinely curious about Claire's sudden change in

before answering "I've never seen a hotel venture 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 more to Claire's sudden interest than met

he had suggested the concept and set up the meeting in the first place. "I came because I thought you would be interested in pursuing

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

of this business deal, despite my

opportunity for a lucrative business deal, but working with Claire, despite

I say no?" Alex finally asked, breaking

choice, Alex," she replied evenly. "But I believe in your idea, and 1 think we could create something truly remarkable together.

tongue. Claire could feel his disapproval, but she chose to ignore it, focusing instead on

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