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 the

her demeanor calm yet purposeful. "Alex, I know you

think?" Alex replied, his

not rolled her eyes and try to remain as

a lot of work to do,"

the collaboration proposal

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,

coughed, buying himself

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

respect, Alex, I've given you

underClaire's unwavering stare. "It's not that simple,

she stared into his eyes

struggled to find the right words to

like your idea that you propose to me few weeks ago." Alex couldn't help but feel taken aback by her compliment as he

considered her response carefully before answering "I've never seen a hotel 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 here just to ask about it?" he pressed, his

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

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

"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, or do

his 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 set aside their personal animosity, raised red flags in his mind.

asked,

she replied evenly. "But I believe in your idea, and

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

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