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

slightly, her demeanor calm yet purposeful. "Alex, I

Alex replied, his

her eyes and try

get to the point, Claire. I have a lot

the collaboration proposal you mentioned

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

buying

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

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

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

her brows, she stared into

struggled to find the right

her compliment as he knows Claire hates him so

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. "But why come all the way

frustration surged to 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 be interested in pursuing this further,"

further, Alex interrupted with another question, his words laced with frustration. "Why do you want us

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.

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

say no?" Alex finally asked,

"That's your choice, Alex," she replied evenly. "But I believe in your idea, and

her, Matthew frowned, but he held his tongue. Claire could feel his disapproval, but she chose to ignore it, focusing instead

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