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

Not understanding Trench could have made headlines, so I basically saved you from humillation" Alex chuckled dryly. "So, you did it

Alex. But

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

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

me how you learn French, Claire?

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

anything."

to back down. The tension between

locked in a silent

silence. "Alex?"

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

but Alex quickly covered her mouth with his band,

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

couldn't understand what was happening, so she stayed

throat coussing her fingers for it to be over SDOM. "Okay,

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

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

the first time they had been this close since their divorce, 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,

an eyebrow, skepticism written all over her face.

an explanation to clear up

repeated, bet irritation not yet abating