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.

seat at the head of the table, his frown

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

replied, his tone edged

to not rolled her eyes and

get to the point, Claire. I have a lot of

discuss the collaboration proposal you mentioned a few

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

thinking about it," he said, trying to

due respect, Alex, I've

not that simple, Claire.

her brows, she stared into his eyes

find the right words to

idea that you propose to me few weeks 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

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

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

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

the potential benefits of this business deal, despite

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

finally asked,

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

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

do what you need, aside from Venus AMD. But they're already

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