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.

the head

her demeanor calm yet

his tone edged

eyes and try to

a lot of work to do,"

the collaboration proposal you mentioned a few

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

coughed, buying himself

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

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

"It's not that simple, Claire. There are factors to consider," he said, Elasping for an

brows, she stared into his eyes

struggled to find the

taken aback by her compliment as he knows Claire hates him so giving him compliments was definitely

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 tone tinged

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 be interested

Alex interrupted with another question, his words laced with frustration. "Why do you want us to work together? You hate me and I don't see the need for us to work

angen she met his gaze evenly. "I see the potential benefits of this business deal, despite

a lucrative business deal, but working with Claire, despite her willingness to set aside their personal animosity, raised red flags in his

Alex finally asked, breaking the silence that

she replied evenly. "But I believe in your idea, and 1 think we could create something truly remarkable together. But if you're not interested, then I'll

Claire could feel his disapproval,

need, aside from