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.

taking a seat at the head of

slightly, her demeanor calm yet purposeful. "Alex, I

think?" Alex replied, his tone edged with

rolled her eyes and try

I have a

Alex I'm here to discuss the

to Matthew, indicating

buying himself moment

thinking about it," he

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

that simple, Claire. There

brows, she stared into his eyes

the right words to

maintained 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 Claire hates him so giving him compliments was definitely not on his top list. "Why do you find it interesting?" Alex asked, genuinely curious about Claire's sudden change

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 here just to ask about it?" he

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 first place. "I came because I thought you would be interested in pursuing this further," she replied, her

Alex interrupted with another question, his words laced with frustration. "Why do you want us to work

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

This was 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

if I say no?" Alex finally asked, breaking the silence that hung between

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

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

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