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.

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slightly, her demeanor calm yet purposeful. "Alex, I

Alex replied, his tone edged with

her eyes and try to remain as civil

the point, Claire. I have a

the collaboration proposal you mentioned a few

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 front of him. "Don't worry about it, Matthew. As I told you earlier that he is my trusted advisor,

buying himself moment

his thoughts. "Alright, well, I'm still thinking about it,"

forward, her gaze steady and unyielding "With all due respect, Alex,

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

brows, she stared into his eyes

the right words

aback by her compliment as he knows Claire hates him so

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

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

could elaborate further, Alex interrupted with another question, his words laced with frustration. "Why do you want us to

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

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 shake

no?" Alex finally asked, breaking the

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