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.

muttered, taking a seat at the head of the

Matthew took their seats as well. Claire leaned forward slightly, her demeanor calm yet purposeful. "Alex, I know you must be wondering why we're

think?" Alex replied, his tone

rolled her eyes and try to remain as civil

Claire. I have a lot of

here to discuss the collaboration proposal you mentioned a

uncomfortably in his chair. His eyes darted to Matthew, indicating his uncertainty about discussing this in front of

buying

his 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 given you

"It's not that simple, Claire.

into his eyes

find the right words

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

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 the eye. "But why come all the way here just to ask

he had suggested the concept and set up the meeting in the first place. "I

laced with frustration. "Why do you want us to work together? You hate

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

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 silence that hung

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

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

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