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.

he muttered, taking a seat at the

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

think?" Alex replied, his tone edged with

eyes

I have a lot

I'm here to discuss the collaboration proposal you

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

coughed, buying himself moment

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

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

faltering underClaire's unwavering stare. "It's not that simple, Claire. There are factors to consider," he said, Elasping for an

she stared into

struggled to find the

her compliment as

skeptical. He couldn't shake the feeling that there was more to Claire's

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,"

claire could elaborate further, Alex interrupted with another question, his words laced with frustration. "Why do you want us to work together? You hate me

this business deal, despite my personal feelings towards you," she explained. "JackWinston was the one who persuaded me to consider it. So, are you

with Claire, despite her willingness to set aside their personal animosity, raised red flags in his mind. He couldn't shake the feeling that

Alex finally asked, breaking the silence that hung between

"But I believe in your idea, and 1 think we could create something truly remarkable together. But if you're not interested, then I'll

held his tongue. Claire could feel his disapproval, but she chose to ignore

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