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, his

her demeanor calm yet purposeful. "Alex, I

Alex replied, his

will to not rolled her eyes and try to remain

Claire. I have a lot of

course, Alex I'm here to discuss the collaboration proposal you mentioned a few

froze, clearly taken aback. He hadn't expected 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

coughed, buying himself

thoughts. "Alright, well, I'm still thinking about it," he said, trying to sound

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

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

brows, she stared into his eyes directly.

find the right

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

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 to Claire's sudden interest than met the eye.

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

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

on her 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 persuaded me to consider it. So, are you still on board, or do

in thought. This was good news for him, the opportunity for a lucrative business deal, but working with Claire, despite her willingness to set aside their personal animosity,

Alex finally asked, breaking the

choice, Alex," she replied evenly. "But I believe in your idea, and 1 think we could create

tongue. Claire could feel

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