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 head

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

his tone edged with

rolled her eyes and try to remain as civil as

point, Claire. I have a lot of

course, Alex I'm here to discuss the collaboration proposal you mentioned a few

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

buying himself

well, I'm still thinking about it,"

her gaze steady and unyielding "With all due respect, Alex, I've given

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

into his

struggled to find the right

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 interesting?" Alex asked, genuinely curious about

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

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

laced with frustration. "Why do you want us to work together? You hate me

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

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 shake the

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

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 interested, then

her, Matthew frowned, but he held his tongue. Claire could feel

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