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.

taking a seat at the head of the table, his

forward slightly, her demeanor calm yet purposeful. "Alex, I know you must be

think?" Alex replied, his tone

her eyes and try to remain as civil

have a lot of work to do," he said

discuss the collaboration proposal you mentioned

He hadn't expected Claire to remember, let 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, and he knows everything regarding

coughed, buying himself moment

still thinking about it," he said, trying

Jeaned forward, her gaze steady and unyielding "With all due respect, Alex, I've given you time to consider.

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

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compliment as he knows Claire hates

considered her response carefully before answering "I've never seen a 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

the concept and set up the meeting

Alex interrupted with another question, his words laced with frustration. "Why do you want us to work together? You hate me and

she met his gaze evenly. "I see the potential benefits of this business deal, despite my

This was good news for him, the opportunity for a lucrative business deal, but working with Claire, despite her willingness to set aside their personal animosity, raised red flags in his mind. He

finally asked, breaking the silence that hung between

in your idea, and

Claire could feel his disapproval, but she chose to ignore

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