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.

he muttered, 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

think?" Alex replied, his

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

to the point, Claire. I have a lot of

Alex I'm here to discuss the

aback. 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

coughed, buying himself moment

thinking about it," he said, trying

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

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

brows, she stared into his eyes

struggled to find the

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

Despite Claire's compliment, Alex remained skeptical. He couldn't shake the feeling that there was more to Claire's sudden interest than

be more cooperative, given that he had suggested the concept and set up the meeting in the first

interrupted with another question, his words laced with frustration. "Why do you want us to work together? You hate

tightened on her 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 my personal feelings towards you," she explained. "JackWinston was the one who persuaded me to consider it. So,

for him, the opportunity for a lucrative business deal, but working with Claire, despite her willingness to set aside their personal animosity, raised red flags in his mind. He couldn't

no?" Alex finally asked, breaking the silence

Alex," she replied evenly. "But I believe in your idea, and 1 think we could create something truly remarkable together. But if you're not

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

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