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

crossed her arms, her patience wearing thin. "Think what you want, Alex. But telling Frank was unnecessary

that to make him worry. I low about Venus

sure if Claire tell the truth Alex would help her and if she is being honest, she

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

sick playing on her lips. "There are a lot of things you don't know about me, Alex and I don't need to tell y

you anything." she

to back down. The tension between them was palpable, a

stood there, locked in a silent staring

silence. "Alex?" It was Cindy, calling

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

about to protest, but Alex quickly covered her mouth with his band, lus eyes dating around nervously

feel Alex's breath on her face, his body

was happening, so she stayed quiet,

coussing her fingers

dissipated as he became entranced by her beauty. Claine's face was mere inches from his, and he

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

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

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

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

clearly reluctant to answer. But he realized he owed her an explanation to clear up the misunderstanding. "I was hiding from Cindy,"

repeated, bet irritation not yet abating "Cindy