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 table, his

as well. Claire leaned forward slightly, her demeanor calm yet purposeful. "Alex, I know you must be

replied, his tone edged

eyes and try to remain

Claire. I have a lot of work

Alex I'm here to discuss the collaboration proposal you

to Matthew, indicating his uncertainty about discussing this in

buying

thinking about it," he said, trying to

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

hard, his usual confidence faltering underClaire's unwavering stare. "It's not that simple, Claire. There are

her brows, she stared into his

to find the right words

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

"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 here just to ask about it?" he

and set up the meeting in the first place. "I came because I thought you would be interested in pursuing this further," she replied, her tone tinged

do you want us to work together? You hate me and I

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

deal, but working with Claire, despite her willingness to set aside their personal animosity, raised red flags in his mind. He couldn't shake

finally asked, breaking the

I believe in your idea, and 1 think we could create something truly remarkable together. But if

could feel his disapproval, but she chose to

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