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

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,

her arms, her patience wearing thin. "Think what you want, Alex. But

by what Claire stated. "How am 1 jeopardizing? In some sense, I was practically saying that to make him

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

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

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

anything." she

down. The tension between them was palpable,

there, locked in a silent staring ou

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

to protest, but Alex quickly covered her mouth with his band, lus eyes dating

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

understand what was happening, so she stayed quiet, her heart still pounding

proximity, she cleared her throat coussing her fingers for it to be over

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

Alex once knew. There is this determined

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 her

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 us

raised an eyebrow, skepticism written all over

clear up the misunderstanding. "I was hiding from Cindy," he admitted reluctantly, Chapter 114

repeated, bet irritation not yet abating