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.

muttered, taking a seat at the head of the

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

think?" Alex replied, his tone edged

her eyes

I have a lot of work to do,"

to discuss the collaboration proposal

His eyes darted to Matthew, indicating his uncertainty about discussing this in front of him. "Don't worry about it, Matthew.

coughed, buying

I'm still thinking about it," he said, trying to sound

Jeaned forward, her gaze steady and unyielding "With all due respect, Alex, I've given you time to consider. We need an answer

stare. "It's not that simple,

into his

struggled to find the right words

aback by her 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 asked, genuinely curious about Claire's sudden change in

answering "I've never seen a hotel venture 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 there

given that he had suggested the concept and set up the meeting in the first place. "I came because I thought you would be interested in pursuing this further," she

frustration. "Why do you want us to work together? You hate me and I don't

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

back in 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

asked,

idea, and

feel his disapproval, but she chose to ignore it, focusing instead

you need,

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