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 made headlines, so I basically saved you from humillation" Alex chuckled dryly. "So, you did it

thin. "Think what you want, Alex.

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

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

French, Claire? You never spoke the language back

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

anything." she

to back down. The tension between them was palpable, a mixture of unresolved teelings

locked in a silent staring

silence. "Alex?" It was Cindy, calling

panir flashing across his face fustinctively, he grabbed Claire and pressed her against the wall,

were so close together that Claire's eyes widened in surpose. She was about to protest, but Alex quickly covered

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

happening, so she stayed quiet, her heart

coussing her fingers for it to

his anger quickly dissipated as he became entranced by her beauty. Claine's

Claire Alex once knew. There is this determined and

away with all her strength,

mean to make you uncomfortable.

skepticism written all over her face. "Who

clearly reluctant to answer. But he realized he owed her an explanation to clear up the misunderstanding.

Claire repeated, bet irritation not yet