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.

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

took their seats as well. Claire leaned forward slightly, her demeanor calm yet purposeful. "Alex, I

think?" Alex replied, his tone edged with

her eyes and

the point, Claire. I have a lot of

here to discuss the collaboration proposal you mentioned a

alone bring it 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 worry about it, Matthew. As I told you earlier that he is my trusted advisor,

buying

still thinking about

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

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

her brows, she stared into his eyes directly.

to find the right words to

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

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?"

set up the meeting in the first place. "I came because I thought you would be interested in pursuing this further," she replied, her tone tinged with

question, his words laced with frustration. "Why do you want us to work together? You hate me and I don't

evenly. "I see the potential benefits of this business deal, despite my personal feelings towards you," she explained. "JackWinston was the

business deal, but working with Claire, despite

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

she replied evenly. "But I believe in your idea, and 1 think we could create something truly remarkable

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

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