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.

muttered, taking a seat at the head of the table,

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

his tone

eyes and

Claire. I have a lot of

I'm here to discuss the collaboration

up 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

buying

still thinking about it," he said, trying to

all due respect, Alex, I've given you time

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

brows, she stared into his eyes directly. "Like

the right words

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

answering "I've 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 why come all the way

set up the meeting in the first place. "I came because I thought

question, his words laced with frustration. "Why do you want us to work together? You

on her lap, her nails digging into her skin as she suppressed her angen she met his gaze evenly. "I see 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 willingness to set

Alex finally asked, breaking the

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

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

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