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.

seat at the

demeanor calm yet purposeful. "Alex, I know you must be wondering

replied, his tone

her eyes and try to remain as civil

Claire. I have a lot of work

the collaboration proposal you mentioned a few

his chair. His eyes darted to Matthew, indicating his uncertainty about discussing this in front of

coughed, buying

well, I'm still thinking about it,"

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

underClaire's unwavering stare. "It's not that simple, Claire.

she stared into his eyes directly. "Like

to find the right words to

compliment as he knows Claire hates him so giving him compliments was definitely not on his top list. "Why do you find it interesting?"

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.

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

do you want

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

him, the opportunity for a lucrative business deal, but working with Claire, despite her willingness to set aside their

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

remained calm, her demeanor unsuited. "That's your choice, Alex," she replied evenly. "But I believe in your idea, and 1 think we could create something truly remarkable together. But if you're not

could feel his disapproval, but she chose to ignore it, focusing instead

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