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

namowed. "I did it because 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

what you want, Alex. But

In some sense, I was practically saying that to make him worry. I

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 being honest, she wouldn't help Alex either if Alexis in Clare position.

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

of things you don't know about

anything."

tension between them was palpable,

a silent

"Alex?" It was Cindy, calling out from

and pressed her against the wall, trying to hide them

to protest, but Alex

confusion and aspected thrill. She could feel Alex's breath on her face, his body heat radiating against her. She

understand what was happening, so she stayed quiet, her heart still pounding in her

her

her, but his anger quickly dissipated as he became entranced by her beauty. Claine's face was mere inches

definitely look different. She wasn't the Claire Alex once knew. There is this determined and cold look on her eyes which he never saw it before

their divorce, and the intensity of the moment struck him... Claire didn't hesitate. She pushed Alex away with all her strength, then

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

skepticism written all over her face. "Who are

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

repeated, bet irritation not