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, his

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

think?" Alex replied, his tone edged with

her eyes

get to the point, Claire. I have a

discuss the

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

coughed, buying himself moment

thinking about it,"

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

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

brows, she stared into his eyes directly.

to find the right words

at Alexdespite her 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 interesting?"

concept 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

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.

with another question, his words laced with frustration. "Why do you want us to work

tightened on her lap, her nails digging into her skin as she suppressed her angen she met his gaze evenly. "I see the potential benefits of this business deal,

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

asked,

in your idea, and 1 think we could create

feel his disapproval, but

you need, aside from