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

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

Alex replied, his tone edged with

her will to not rolled her eyes

a lot of work to do," he

here to discuss the collaboration

froze, clearly taken aback. He hadn't 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 about it, Matthew. As I told you earlier that he is my trusted advisor, and he knows everything

coughed, buying himself moment

well, I'm still thinking about it,"

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

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

stared into his

struggled to find the right words to

help but feel taken aback by her compliment

she said simply. Despite Claire's compliment, Alex remained skeptical. He couldn't shake the

would be more cooperative, given that he had suggested the concept and set up the meeting in the first place. "I came

another question, his words laced with frustration. "Why do you want us to work together? You hate me and I

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

was good news for him, the opportunity for a lucrative business deal, but working with Claire, despite her willingness to set aside their personal animosity, raised red flags

Alex finally asked, breaking the silence that hung between

evenly. "But I believe in your idea, and 1 think we could

Matthew frowned, but he held his tongue. Claire could feel his disapproval, but she chose to ignore it, focusing instead

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