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 table,

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

Alex replied, his tone

her will to not rolled her eyes and

a lot of work to

I'm here to discuss the collaboration proposal you mentioned

darted to Matthew, indicating his uncertainty about discussing this in

coughed, buying himself

still thinking about it," he said,

respect, Alex, I've given you time to consider. We need an answer

his usual confidence faltering underClaire's unwavering stare. "It's not that simple,

stared into his

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

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

the surface. 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 you would

elaborate further, Alex interrupted with another question, his words laced with frustration. "Why do you want us to work together? You hate me

digging into her skin as she suppressed 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

leaned back in his chala, deep in thought. This was good news for him, the opportunity for a lucrative business deal, but working with Claire, despite her

no?" Alex finally asked, breaking the silence

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

he held his tongue. Claire could feel his disapproval,

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