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.

a seat at the head of the table, his

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

his tone edged with

her eyes

a lot of work to do,"

the collaboration proposal you

his chair. His eyes darted to Matthew, indicating

coughed, buying himself

I'm still thinking about it," he said, trying to

unyielding "With all due respect, Alex, I've

"It's not that simple, Claire. There are factors to

she stared into his

struggled to 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

simply. Despite Claire's compliment, Alex remained skeptical. He couldn't shake the feeling that there

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 us to work together? You hate me and I don't see the need for us

met his gaze evenly. "I see the potential benefits of this business deal, despite my

good news for him, the opportunity for a lucrative business deal, but working with Claire, despite her willingness to set aside

finally asked, breaking the silence that

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

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

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