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

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

"Think what you want, Alex. But telling Frank was unnecessary and reckless. It

am 1 jeopardizing? In some sense, I was practically saying that to make him worry. I low about Venus

this collaboration. She wasn't sure if Claire tell the truth Alex would help her and if she is being honest, she

you learn French, Claire? You never spoke the language back then," he demanded, his voice edged

slightly, a sick playing on her lips. "There are a lot of things you don't know about me,

anything." she

back down. The tension between them was palpable,

a

"Alex?" It

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

about to protest, but Alex quickly covered

in her chest, a mix of confusion and aspected thrill. She could feel Alex's breath on her face, his body heat radiating against her. She glared at

so she stayed quiet,

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

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

knew. There is this determined and cold look on her eyes which he

with all her strength, then began to dust

a step back, raising his hands defensively. "Claire, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to make you uncomfortable. There was someone

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

answer. But he realized he owed her an explanation to clear up the misunderstanding. "I

irritation not yet abating "Cindy