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

demeanor calm yet

his tone edged with

will to not rolled her eyes and try

have a

here to discuss the

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

coughed, buying

well, I'm still thinking about it," he said, trying

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

unwavering stare. "It's not that simple, Claire. There are

she stared into his eyes

the right words to

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 as he knows Claire hates him so giving him

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

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. "I came because I thought

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

deal, despite my personal feelings towards

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

I say no?" Alex finally asked, breaking

demeanor unsuited. "That's your choice, Alex," she replied evenly. "But I believe in your idea, and 1 think we could

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

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