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

I'll be working with Harris 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, you did it out

Alex. But

In some sense, I was practically saying that to make him worry. I low about Venus and Hp working together. I

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

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

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

anything."

The tension between them was palpable, a mixture of unresolved teelings

locked in a silent staring ou unspoken

familiar voice broke the silence. "Alex?" It was Cindy,

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

about to protest, but Alex quickly covered her mouth with his band,

pounded in her chest, a mix of confusion and aspected thrill. She could feel Alex's breath on

what was happening, so she stayed quiet, her

uncomfortable with the proximity, she cleared her throat coussing her fingers for it to be over SDOM.

slowly removed his hand from her meth and turned to face her, but his anger quickly dissipated as he became entranced by her

Alex once knew. There is this determined and cold look on her eyes which he never saw it

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

his hands defensively. "Claire, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to make

an eyebrow, skepticism written all over her face. "Who

realized he owed her an explanation to clear up the

Claire repeated, bet irritation not