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.

muttered, taking a seat at the head

demeanor calm yet purposeful. "Alex, I

replied, his tone

suppressed her will to not rolled her eyes and try

the point, Claire. I have a

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

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

buying himself

thinking about it," he said, trying

forward, her gaze steady and unyielding "With all due respect, Alex, I've

not that simple,

stared into his eyes

the right

her compliment as

He couldn't shake the feeling that there was more to Claire's sudden interest than met the eye.

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

frustration. "Why do you want

see the potential benefits of this business deal, despite my personal feelings towards you," she explained. "JackWinston was the one who

for a 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

say no?" Alex finally asked, breaking the

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

feel his disapproval, but she chose to

technology and software company can do what you need, aside

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