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.

taking a seat at the head of the table,

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

replied, his tone edged with

to not rolled her eyes and try to

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

discuss the

his chair. His eyes darted to Matthew, indicating his uncertainty about discussing this in

coughed, buying

thinking about it," he said, trying

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

swallowed hard, his usual confidence faltering underClaire's unwavering stare. "It's not that simple, Claire. There are factors to consider," he said, Elasping

brows, she stared into his eyes

find the

couldn't help but 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

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

would be more cooperative, given that he had suggested the concept and set up the meeting in the

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

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

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

no?" Alex finally asked, breaking

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 remarkable together. But

Matthew frowned, but he held his tongue. Claire could feel his

continued, her voice steady. "Metacortex is the only company capable of fulfilling your request. No other technology and software company can do what you need, aside from Venus AMD. But they're already partnered with Hip, so if you go there, they'll likely prioritize their