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

crossed her arms, her patience wearing thin. "Think what you want, Alex. But telling Frank was

stated. "How 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

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 respond as she heaved

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

slightly, 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 y

you anything."

between them was palpable, a mixture of

a silent staring ou unspoken

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

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

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 against her. She glared at

happening, so she stayed quiet, her

her throat coussing her fingers for it

her, but his anger quickly dissipated as he became entranced

this determined and

She pushed Alex away with all her strength, then began to dust off her dress, glaring at know that this can count as

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

written all over

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

irritation not yet abating