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

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, you did it out

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

confused by what Claire stated. "How am 1 jeopardizing? In some sense, I was practically saying that to make him worry. I low about Venus and Hp working

reason of Claire wanting this collaboration. She wasn't sure if Claire tell the truth Alex would help her and if she is being honest, she wouldn't help Alex

"You didn't tell me how you learn French, Claire? You never spoke the language back then," he demanded, his voice edged

playing on her lips. "There are a lot of things you don't know about me, Alex and I

anything." she

The tension between them was palpable, a mixture of unresolved teelings

a silent staring ou unspoken

familiar voice broke the silence. "Alex?" It was Cindy, calling out from

face 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

together that Claire's eyes widened in surpose. She was about to protest, but Alex quickly covered her mouth

aspected thrill. She could feel Alex's breath on her face, his body heat radiating against her. She glared at him, her eyes

happening, so she stayed quiet, her heart still pounding

the proximity, she cleared her throat coussing her fingers for it to be over SDOM. "Okay, the

slowly removed 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 detail of her

wasn't the Claire Alex once knew. There is this determined and cold look on her eyes which he never saw it before in

they had been this close since their divorce, and the intensity of the moment struck him... Claire didn't hesitate. She pushed Alex away with all her strength, then began to dust off

a step back, raising his hands defensively. "Claire, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to make you uncomfortable. There was someone

written all over her face. "Who are you luding

answer. But he realized he owed her an explanation to clear

repeated, bet irritation