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.

at the head of the table,

as well. Claire leaned forward slightly, her demeanor calm yet purposeful. "Alex, I know you must be wondering

replied, his tone edged with

her eyes and try to remain as

Claire. I have a lot of work to do,"

to discuss the collaboration proposal

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

coughed, buying

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

unyielding "With all due respect, Alex, I've

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

brows, she stared into his eyes

struggled to find the right

her composure, smiling politely at Alexdespite her growing frustration. "Look, like your idea that you propose to me few weeks ago." Alex couldn't help but feel taken aback by her compliment as he knows

It's intriguing," she said simply. Despite Claire's compliment, Alex remained skeptical. He couldn't shake the feeling that there

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,"

Alex 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

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

for a lucrative business deal, but working with Claire, despite her willingness to set aside their personal animosity, raised red

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

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

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

"Metacortex is the only company 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 if you go there, they'll likely