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.

the head of the table, his frown

as well. Claire leaned forward slightly, her demeanor calm yet

Alex replied, his

suppressed her will to not rolled her eyes and try to remain as civil as

get to the point, Claire. I have a lot of

discuss the collaboration proposal you mentioned a few weeks

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

buying himself

well, I'm still thinking

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

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

stared into his

struggled to find the right

couldn't help but feel taken aback by her compliment as he knows Claire hates him so giving

compliment, Alex remained skeptical. He couldn't shake the

frustration surged to the surface. It was 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 interested in pursuing

you want us to work together? You hate me and

tightened 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. "JackWinston was the one who persuaded me to consider it. So, are you still on board, or do you have other

deep in thought. 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

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

I believe in your idea, and 1 think we could create something truly

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

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