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.

muttered, taking a seat at the head of

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

Alex replied, his

her eyes and

Claire. I have a lot of work to do,"

the collaboration

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

buying

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

all due respect, Alex, I've given you

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

she stared into his eyes directly.

to find the right words

smiling politely 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

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

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 replied, her

you want us to work together? You hate me

fingers 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, despite my personal feelings towards

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

finally asked, breaking the silence that hung between

your idea, and 1 think we could create something

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

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