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.

taking a seat at the head of the

her demeanor calm yet purposeful. "Alex, I know you must be wondering why

replied, his tone

suppressed her will to not rolled her eyes and try

the point, Claire. I have a lot of work to do," he said

I'm here to discuss the collaboration proposal

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

buying

well, I'm still thinking about

Jeaned forward, her gaze steady and unyielding "With all due respect, Alex, I've given you time to

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

into

find the right words to

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?"

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 here just to ask about it?" he

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 replied, her tone tinged with

do you want us to work together? You hate me and I don't see the need for us to work

her skin as she suppressed her angen she met his gaze evenly. "I see the potential benefits of this business deal, despite my

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

no?" Alex finally asked, breaking the silence that

she replied evenly. "But I believe in your idea, and 1 think we could create something truly

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

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