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.

seat at the head of the table,

forward slightly, her demeanor calm

Alex replied, his tone edged with

her eyes

get to the point, Claire. I have a lot

discuss the collaboration

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

coughed, buying himself moment

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

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

"It's not that simple, Claire. There are factors to consider," he said, Elasping

brows, she stared into his eyes

the right

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

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 pressed, his

and set up the meeting in the first place. "I came because I thought you would be interested in pursuing this

Alex interrupted with another question, his words laced with frustration. "Why 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

his 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.

if I say no?" Alex finally asked, breaking the silence that

and 1 think we could create something truly remarkable together. But

his tongue. Claire could feel his disapproval, but she

continued, her voice steady. "Metacortex is the only company capable of fulfilling your request. No other technology and software company can do what you need, aside from Venus AMD. But they're already partnered