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.

a seat at the head of the table, his

demeanor calm yet

think?" Alex replied, his tone edged with

rolled her eyes and try to remain as civil as

have a lot of work

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

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 worry about it, Matthew. As I told you earlier that he is my trusted

coughed, buying himself

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

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

"It's not that simple, Claire. There are factors to consider,"

she stared into his

the right

you propose to me few weeks ago." Alex couldn't help but feel taken aback by her compliment as he knows

never seen a hotel venture 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. "But

set up the meeting in the first place. "I came because I thought you would be interested in pursuing this further," she replied, her tone

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

her angen she met his gaze evenly. "I see the potential benefits of this business deal, despite my

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, raised red flags

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

unsuited. "That's your choice, Alex," she replied evenly. "But I believe in your idea, and 1 think we could create something truly remarkable

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

voice steady. "Metacortex is the only company capable of fulfilling your request. No other technology and software company can do what you need,