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

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

think?" Alex replied, his tone

rolled her eyes

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

discuss the collaboration proposal you mentioned

in his chair. His eyes darted to Matthew, indicating his uncertainty about discussing this in

buying himself moment

thinking about it," he said, trying to

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

swallowed hard, his usual confidence faltering underClaire's unwavering stare. "It's not that simple, Claire. There

she stared into his eyes directly.

find the right words to

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

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

up the meeting in the first place. "I

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

evenly. "I see the potential benefits of this business deal, despite

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 feeling that she had

asked, breaking the

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

tongue. Claire could feel his disapproval, but she chose to ignore it, focusing instead on

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