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.

a seat at the

slightly, her demeanor calm

replied, his tone

not rolled her eyes and try

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

here to discuss the collaboration proposal you mentioned a few

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,

buying himself moment

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

forward, her gaze steady and unyielding "With all due respect,

not that simple, Claire.

her brows, she stared into his eyes directly. "Like

the right words

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?" Alex asked, genuinely curious about Claire's

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

he had suggested the concept and set up the meeting in the first

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

"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

say no?" Alex finally asked, breaking the silence

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

he held his tongue. Claire could feel

do what you need,