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.

at the head of the table,

their seats as well. Claire leaned forward slightly, her demeanor calm

Alex replied, his

suppressed her will to not rolled her eyes

I have a lot of work to

Alex I'm here to discuss the collaboration proposal you mentioned a few weeks

chair. His eyes darted to Matthew, indicating his uncertainty about discussing this in front of him. "Don't worry about it, Matthew. As I told you earlier that he is my trusted advisor, and he knows everything

buying himself moment

thinking about it," he said, trying to sound

due respect, Alex, I've given you time

that simple, Claire. There are factors to consider,"

stared into his

find the

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

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

that Alex would be more cooperative, given that he had suggested the concept and set up the meeting

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

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 me

but working with Claire, despite her willingness to set aside their personal animosity, raised red flags in his mind. He couldn't

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

Alex," she replied evenly. "But I believe in your idea, and

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

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