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

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

replied, his tone edged with

not rolled her eyes and try to

Claire. I have a lot

the collaboration proposal you

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,

coughed, buying

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

forward, her gaze steady and unyielding "With all due respect, Alex,

that simple, Claire. There are factors to

stared into his

the right words to

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

hotel 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 eye. "But why come all the way here just to ask about it?" he pressed, his tone

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 tone tinged with

frustration. "Why do you want us to work together? You hate me and I don't see the need for us

on her lap, her nails digging into her skin as she suppressed her angen she met his gaze evenly. "I see the potential benefits of this business deal, despite my personal feelings towards you," she explained.

deal, but working with Claire,

I say no?" Alex finally asked, breaking

evenly. "But I believe in your idea, and 1

feel his disapproval, but she

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