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.

a seat at the head of the table, his

forward slightly, her demeanor calm yet purposeful. "Alex, I know you must be wondering why we're

replied, his tone edged with

not rolled her eyes and try

I have a lot of work to

discuss the collaboration proposal

He 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

buying himself

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

all due respect, Alex, I've

stare. "It's not that

her brows, she stared into his eyes directly.

find the right words to

growing frustration. "Look, like your 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 you find it

before. It's 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

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

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 see

of this business deal, despite my

the opportunity for a lucrative business deal, but working with Claire, despite her willingness to set aside their personal animosity, raised red

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

idea, and 1

Claire could feel his disapproval, but she chose to ignore

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