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

your reputation. Not understanding Trench could have made headlines, so I

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

saying that to make him

if Claire tell the truth Alex would help her

how you learn French, Claire? You never spoke

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

you anything." she

down. The tension between them was palpable, a

in a silent

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

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

She was about to protest, but Alex quickly covered her mouth with his band, lus

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

so she stayed quiet, her heart still pounding in

throat coussing her fingers for it

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

Alex once knew. There is this determined and cold look on her eyes which he never saw it before in

She pushed Alex away with all her strength, then began to dust off her dress,

to make you uncomfortable. There was someone nearby, and I

over her face. "Who are you

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

repeated, bet irritation not