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

forward slightly, her demeanor calm yet purposeful. "Alex, I know you must

replied, his tone edged with

eyes and try to

have a lot of work to do," he said

to discuss the collaboration proposal you mentioned a

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

coughed, buying himself moment

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

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

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

stared into

to find the

compliment as he knows Claire hates him so giving him compliments was definitely not on his top list.

Alex remained skeptical. He couldn't shake the feeling that there was more to

up

another question, his words laced with frustration. "Why do you want us to work

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

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

asked,

choice, 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

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

you need, aside from Venus AMD. But they're already partnered with Hip, so if you go there, they'll likely prioritize their partnership with HP

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