New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 114

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,

Alex. But telling Frank was

that to make him worry. I

She wasn't sure if Claire tell the truth Alex would help

didn't tell me how you learn French, Claire? You never spoke the language

lot of things you

you anything." she

down. The tension between

a

a familiar voice broke the silence. "Alex?"

pressed her against the wall, trying to hide them both from

but Alex quickly covered her mouth with

breath on her face, his body

happening, so she stayed

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

quickly dissipated as he became

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

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

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

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

hesitated, clearly reluctant to answer. But he realized he owed her an explanation to clear up the misunderstanding.

Claire repeated, bet irritation not yet abating

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