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

and Matthew took their seats as well. Claire leaned forward slightly, her demeanor calm yet purposeful. "Alex, I

Alex replied, his tone

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

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

the collaboration proposal

uncomfortably in his chair. His eyes darted to Matthew, indicating his uncertainty about discussing this in front of him. "Don't

buying himself moment

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

forward, her gaze steady and unyielding "With all due respect, Alex, I've given you time to consider. We

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

she stared into his eyes directly.

to find the right

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

remained skeptical. He couldn't shake the feeling that there was more to Claire's sudden interest than met the eye. "But why come

expected that Alex would be more cooperative, given that he had suggested the concept and set up the meeting in the first place.

with another question, his words laced with frustration. "Why do you want us

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

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

asked, breaking

evenly. "But I believe in your idea, and 1 think we could create something

but he held his tongue. Claire could feel his disapproval, but she chose to ignore it,

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