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

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

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

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

for a second. She didn't actually tell Alex the real 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 either if Alexis in Clare position. She doesn't know how to respond as she heaved

you learn French, Claire? You never spoke the language back then," he demanded,

lips. "There are a lot of things you don't know about me,

anything."

tension between them was

stood there, locked in a silent staring ou

broke the silence. "Alex?" It

Alexcursed under his breath, panir flashing across his face fustinctively, he grabbed Claire and pressed her against the wall, trying to hide them both from Cindy's new. "What

surpose. She was about to protest, but Alex quickly covered her

a mix of confusion and aspected thrill. She could feel Alex's breath on her face, his body

she stayed quiet, her heart still pounding

with the proximity, she cleared her throat coussing her fingers for

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

look different. She wasn't the Claire Alex once knew. There is this determined and cold

with all her strength, then began to dust off her dress, glaring at know that this can count as havent?

I didn't mean to make you uncomfortable. There was someone nearby, and

written all over

to answer. But he realized he owed her an explanation to clear up the misunderstanding. "I was hiding from Cindy," he admitted reluctantly,

Claire repeated, bet irritation not yet abating "Cindy