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

you need to maintain your reputation. Not understanding Trench could have

Alex. But telling Frank was unnecessary and reckless. It could jeopardize our

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

was sent 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

how you learn French, Claire? You never

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

anything." she

between

stood there, locked in a silent

"Alex?" It was Cindy, calling

and pressed her against the wall, trying to hide them both from Cindy's new. "What

was about to protest, but Alex quickly covered

aspected thrill. She could feel Alex's breath on her face, his body heat radiating

was happening, so she stayed quiet, her

cleared her throat coussing her

his anger quickly dissipated as he became entranced by

determined and cold look on her eyes which he

didn't hesitate. She pushed Alex away with all her strength, then began to dust off her dress, glaring at

took 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

skepticism written all over

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

irritation not yet