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 frown

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

replied, his tone edged with

her eyes

the point, Claire. I have a lot

discuss the collaboration proposal you mentioned a few

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 trusted advisor, and he knows everything

buying himself

I'm still thinking about it," he

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

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

stared into his eyes directly. "Like

find the

compliment as he knows Claire hates him so giving him compliments was definitely not on his top

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 was more to Claire's sudden interest than met the eye. "But why come all the way

to the surface. It 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.

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 the need

skin as she suppressed 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. So, are you still on board,

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

say no?" Alex finally asked, breaking the

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

his tongue. Claire could feel his disapproval, but she chose to ignore it,

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