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 of the table, his frown

their seats as well. Claire leaned forward slightly, her demeanor calm yet purposeful. "Alex, I know

his

not rolled her eyes and try to remain as civil

Claire. I have a lot

the collaboration proposal you mentioned a

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

coughed, buying

still thinking about it," he said, trying

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

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

brows, she stared into his

find the right words

ago." Alex 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

Claire's compliment, Alex remained skeptical. He couldn't shake the feeling that there was more to

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 be interested in

with frustration. "Why do you want us to work together? You hate me and I don't see the need for us to

lap, her nails 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 was the one who

lucrative business deal, but working with Claire, despite her willingness to set aside their personal animosity, raised red flags in his mind. He couldn't shake the feeling

I say no?" Alex finally asked, breaking the silence that hung between

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 respect

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

what you need,