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.

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

replied, his tone edged with

eyes and try

the point, Claire. I have a lot of work

here to discuss the collaboration proposal you mentioned a few weeks

indicating his uncertainty about discussing this in front of him. "Don't worry

buying himself

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

"With all due respect, Alex, I've given you time to consider. We

"It's not that simple, Claire.

her brows, she stared into his eyes directly. "Like

find the

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 you find it

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

concept and set up the meeting in the first place. "I came because I thought you would be interested

you want us to work together? You hate me and I don't

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

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 flags in

Alex finally asked,

believe in your idea, and 1 think we could create something truly remarkable together. But

his tongue. Claire could feel his disapproval,

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