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

leaned forward slightly, her demeanor calm yet purposeful. "Alex, I know

think?" Alex replied, his tone edged

not rolled her eyes and

point, Claire. I have a lot of work to

Alex I'm here to discuss the collaboration proposal

indicating his uncertainty about discussing this in front of him. "Don't worry about it, Matthew. As I told you earlier that he

coughed, buying

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

"With all due respect, Alex, I've given you time to consider. We need an

swallowed hard, his usual confidence faltering underClaire's unwavering stare. "It's not that simple, Claire. There are

she stared into

to find the right words to

couldn't help but feel taken aback by her compliment as he knows Claire hates him so giving him compliments

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

and set up the meeting in

want us to work together? You hate me

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

lucrative business deal, but working with Claire, despite her willingness to set aside their personal animosity, raised red flags in his mind.

Alex finally asked, breaking the silence that

her demeanor unsuited. "That's your choice, Alex," she replied evenly. "But I believe in your idea, and

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

what you need, aside from Venus AMD. But they're already partnered with Hip, so if you go there, they'll likely prioritize their partnership with HP over

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