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

eves namowed. "I did it because I'll be working with Harris Company, and you need to maintain your reputation. Not understanding Trench could have

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

confused by what Claire stated. "How am 1 jeopardizing? In some sense, I was practically saying that to make him worry.

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 being honest, she wouldn't help Alex either if Alexis

learn French, Claire? You never spoke the language back then," he

are a lot of things you

you anything." she

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

a silent staring ou unspoken

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

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

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

breath on her face, his body heat radiating against her. She glared at

couldn't understand what was happening, so she stayed

cleared her throat coussing her fingers for

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

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

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 dress, glaring at know that this can count as havent? the bell

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

all over

an explanation to clear up the misunderstanding. "I was hiding from Cindy,"

bet irritation not yet abating