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.

at the head

her demeanor calm yet

his tone

eyes and

I have a lot of work to do,"

course, Alex I'm here to discuss the

so directly. "Oh, that," he muttered, shifting uncomfortably in his chair. His eyes darted to Matthew, indicating his

coughed, buying himself

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

"With all due respect, Alex, I've given you time to consider.

faltering underClaire's unwavering stare. "It's not that

brows, she stared into

find the right words

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

"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 the eye. "But why come all the way

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

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

deal, despite my personal feelings towards

chala, deep in thought. This was good news 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 that

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

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

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