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

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, you did it out

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

am 1 jeopardizing? In some sense, I was practically saying that to make him worry. I low about Venus and Hp working together. I was confused that Hp chose them rather than

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

frowned in annoyance, his eyes narrowing. "You didn't tell me how you learn French, Claire? You never spoke the language

of things you don't know about me, Alex and I don't need to tell y hertone dripping with

anything." she

neither willing to back down. The tension between them was palpable, a mixture

locked in a silent staring ou unspoken

a familiar voice broke the silence. "Alex?" It

pressed her

widened in surpose. She was about to protest, but Alex quickly covered her mouth with his band, lus eyes dating around nervously shh," he whispered

heart pounded in her chest, a mix of confusion and aspected thrill. She could feel Alex's breath on her face, his body heat radiating

couldn't understand what was happening, so she stayed quiet, her heart

proximity, she cleared her throat coussing her fingers

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

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

intensity of the moment struck him... Claire didn't hesitate. She pushed Alex away with all her strength, then began to dust off her dress, glaring at know that this can

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

eyebrow, skepticism written all over

But he realized he owed her an explanation to clear

bet irritation not yet