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

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

patience wearing thin. "Think what you want, Alex.

what Claire 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

the real reason of Claire wanting this collaboration. She wasn't sure if Claire tell the truth Alex would help her

learn French, Claire? You never spoke the language

lot of things you don't know about me, Alex and

anything." she

neither willing to back down. The tension between

there, locked in a silent staring

voice broke the silence. "Alex?" It

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

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

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

she stayed quiet, her heart still pounding

she cleared her throat coussing her fingers

slowly removed his hand from her meth and turned to face her, but his anger quickly dissipated as he became entranced by her beauty. Claine's face was mere

wasn't the Claire Alex once knew. There is this determined and cold look on her eyes which he

moment struck him... Claire didn't hesitate. She pushed Alex away with all her strength,

sorry. I didn't mean to make you uncomfortable. There was someone nearby, and I didn't

raised an eyebrow, skepticism written all over her

to clear up the

repeated, bet irritation not yet abating "Cindy