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.

at the head of the table, his

as well. Claire leaned forward slightly, her demeanor calm yet

Alex replied, his tone edged with

her will to not rolled her eyes and try to remain as

I have a lot of work to

the

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

buying himself moment

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

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

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

she stared into his

struggled to find the right words to

feel taken aback by her compliment as he knows Claire hates him so giving him compliments was definitely

compliment, Alex remained skeptical. He couldn't shake the feeling that there was more to Claire's sudden interest than met

was to be expected 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

elaborate further, Alex interrupted with another question, his words laced with frustration. "Why do you want us to work together? You hate me and I don't

benefits of this business deal, despite my personal feelings towards you," she explained. "JackWinston was the one who persuaded me to consider

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 the feeling that

I say no?" Alex finally asked, breaking

"That's your choice, Alex," she replied evenly. "But I believe in your idea, and

frowned, but he held his tongue. Claire could feel his disapproval, but she

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