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.

a seat at the head of the

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

replied, his tone

will to not rolled her eyes and try to remain

a lot of work

I'm here to discuss the collaboration proposal you

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

coughed, buying himself moment

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

and unyielding "With all due respect, Alex, I've given you time to

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

she stared into his eyes directly. "Like

the right words to

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

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

that Alex would be more cooperative, given that he had suggested the concept and set up the meeting in the first place. "I came because I thought you

want us to work

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 one who persuaded me to consider it.

Claire, despite her willingness to set aside their personal animosity, raised red flags in his

no?" Alex finally asked, breaking the silence that

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

could feel his disapproval, but she chose to

you need, aside from Venus AMD. But they're already partnered with Hip, so

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