New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 114

Chapter 114 How noble

Frank repeated his words, histone incredulous. "Excuse me, business partner? Did I hear that wrong?"

Alex smiled confidently. "You heard correctly, Frank Harris Hotel will be working with Metacortex on their new project." II

Frank frowned, sill unable to mask his disbeliet. "I find that hard to believe."

Before the conversation could escalate further, Claire intervened. "It's nice to see you again, Frank," she said, placing her champagne glass on a nearby table. She then grabbed Alex's hand and quickly led him out of the ballroom to a quieter, empty spot in the hallway Once they were aloe, Claire didn't bother hiding her annoyance. She crossed her arms over her chest and glared at Alex. "What was that about?" she demanded.

Alexised his eyebrows, a mocking smile playing on his lips. "A thank you would suffice, considering what you said to me earlier."!

Claire, still frowning, asked, "Why did you tell Frank about us working together?"

Alex shoved both hands into his pockets and replied, "Isn't he your business rival?"

so?" claire responded, imitation clear in her voice.

"was only helping you," Alex said. "I noticed your expression wasn't exactly pleasant when he approached."

"I don't need your help," Claice shat back. "I can handle it on my own"

Alex scored sarcastically. "Funny, I said the same thing earlier and yet you still smock your nose into my business

it because I'll be working with Harris Company, and you need to maintain your reputation. Not understanding Trench could have made headlines, so I basically saved you from humillation" Alex chuckled dryly. "So,

patience wearing thin. "Think what you want, Alex. But telling Frank

practically saying that to make him worry. I low about Venus and Hp working together. I was confused that Hp chose

truth Alex would help her and if she is being honest, she wouldn't help Alex either if Alexis in Clare

French, Claire? You

slightly, a sick playing on her lips. "There are a lot of things you

anything." she

back down. The tension between them was

in a silent staring ou unspoken

the silence. "Alex?" It was

fustinctively, he grabbed Claire and pressed her against the wall, trying to hide them both from Cindy's new. "What are you doing?"Clair hissed

so close together that Claire's eyes widened in surpose. She was about to protest, but Alex quickly covered her mouth with his band, lus eyes dating

thrill. She could feel Alex's breath on her face, his body heat radiating against her. She

happening, so she stayed quiet,

her fingers for it to be over SDOM. "Okay, the coast is

his hand from her meth and turned to face her, but his anger quickly dissipated as he became entranced by her beauty. Claine's face was mere inches from his, and he could see every

determined and cold look on her eyes which he never saw

the intensity of the moment struck him... Claire didn't hesitate. She pushed Alex away with all her

didn't mean to make you uncomfortable. There was someone

skepticism written all over her face. "Who are you

clearly reluctant to answer. But he realized he owed her an explanation to clear up

repeated, bet irritation