New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 113

Chapter 13 Rivals

Claire greeted Frank Porter with a polite smile, though inwardly she bristled at the sight of her business rival. Aschool Ver AMD, Frankexuded confidence, but Claire his acties all too well. Despite her dislike for him, she maintained a professional demeanor. Hit's been a while, Claire," Frank remarked, his tone casual ver calculated.

Clare returned the smile, herexpressionserne. "Indeed, it has, Frank Time flies, doesn't it?"

Frankcaseyebrow, curiosity evident in his gaze. "I must admit, I was surprised to see you reappear after three years of absence. Where did you disappear lo?" Clair took a sip of herchampagne, her eyes tied on Frank's. She had a way of making people uncomfortable with her gaze, and Frank was no exception. He shifted uncomfortably and cleared his throat, avoiding her direct state,

"I needed some time off," Claire replied evenly, her voice betraying nothing. "Why? Miss me?

Frankie mockingly "oh, very much so I miss our rivalry, but it seems like our rivalries are probably come to an end."

she sunched her brows wondering what he meas by that. "What do you mean?a

Frank chuckled, though there was a mocking edge to histone. "Well, Claire, if it wasn't for your little hans, perhaps Venus wouldn't have had the chance to rise to is current level."

Claire raised an eyebrow, unimpressed by Frank's sarcasm. "Venus may have made strides, but it will never reach the same level as Metacotes. You do know every people in this earth are using Metacortex compared to Venus, right?"

"And that will soon be changed. Frank's smick widened, his arrogance on full display "hit you low, Claire, you underestimate the power of Venus. We have come a long way from being mere rivals Soon, we'll surpass Metacotex and claim our rightful position at the top of the tech industry."

A wry smile playing on Claire lips as he spoke. His words, however, only seemed to deepen his from. "What's so funny?" he asked, his tone curt.

persisted as she replied, "Oh, nothing. You just said something amusing about Venus

deepened at her response. He didn't like being underestimated, especially by someone

retorted, his voice tinged with arogance. "They're partnering with HP, after all. How

her composure and replied, "I don't need HP to

from, Robert came to me openly, offering his collaboration. I saw a

brows faroused in disbelier. She hadn't expected that response from Frank So, you're just going to throw ethics out the window?" she asked, her

unapologetic. "Business is business, Claire. You know that as well as

my ideas, right?"

her accusation. "Stealing? Me? Your people willingly shared them

on her champagne glass, the delicate crystal threatening to shatter in her hand, "I could sue you for this," she threatened, her voice

good luck proving that I stole anything. Besides, I released the software first. If anyone's guilty of stealing ideas,

your company run out of creative people? Cause it seems like you always

Claire a glared as she said that. "Be careful on what

just telling the truth. Remember that back then you tried to copy my ideas even

are more capable to create, and I am positive that my company could take over your spot. A little note that you

face of Frank's arrogance,

will see about that, Frank replied with a smirk,

tell from the set of her pow and the fire in her eyes that the conversation with the man known as Frank, was

one she wore whenever she encountered something she didn't lilar, including

but his mind was elsewhere. He struggled to focus on the conversation, has thoughts consumed by Claire and the mysterious man she had been talking to earlier. Despite his efforts to engage, his responses were automatic, his smile and nods masking his distracted state After a few moments, Alex impulsively intermpted the conversation. "I'm sorry, I just remembered I need to speak with a friend. I'll be right back," he said, from his sat before the man could

room, Alex scanned the area until he spotted clae, with a