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.

a seat at the head of the table, his

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

Alex replied, his tone

to not rolled her eyes and try to remain

Claire. I have a lot of work to do," he said

discuss the collaboration proposal you

aback. 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

buying himself

I'm still thinking about it," he said, trying

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

not that simple, Claire. There are factors

her brows, she stared into his

to find the right words

smiling politely at Alexdespite her growing frustration. "Look, like 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

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 met the eye. "But why

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

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

the potential benefits of this business deal, despite my personal feelings towards you," she explained. "JackWinston was the

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 couldn't

I say no?" Alex finally asked, breaking the

replied evenly. "But I believe in your idea, and 1 think we could create something truly remarkable together. But if you're not interested, then I'll respect your

could feel his disapproval, but she chose to ignore

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