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.

seat at the head

well. Claire leaned forward slightly, her demeanor calm yet purposeful. "Alex,

replied, his tone

rolled her eyes and try to remain

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

discuss the collaboration proposal you

let alone bring it up so directly. "Oh, that," he muttered, shifting uncomfortably in his chair. His eyes darted to Matthew, indicating

buying himself

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

unyielding "With all due respect,

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

stared into his eyes directly. "Like

to find the right words

by her compliment as he knows Claire hates him so giving him compliments was definitely not on his top list. "Why do you find it interesting?" Alex asked, genuinely curious

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

had suggested the concept and set up the meeting in the first place. "I came because I thought you would

frustration. "Why do you want us to work

angen she met his gaze evenly. "I see the potential benefits of this business deal, despite my personal feelings towards you," she explained. "JackWinston was the one who persuaded

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 in his mind. He couldn't shake the feeling that she had ulterior

finally asked, breaking

her demeanor unsuited. "That's your choice, Alex," she replied evenly. "But I believe in your idea, and 1 think we could create something truly remarkable together. But if you're not interested,

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

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