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

Alex. But telling Frank was unnecessary

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

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

"You didn't tell me how you learn French, Claire? You never spoke the language back then," he demanded,

head slightly, a 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 hertone

you anything." she

to back down. The tension between them was palpable,

locked in a silent staring

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

fustinctively, he grabbed Claire and pressed her against

protest, but Alex quickly covered her mouth with his band, lus eyes dating

She could feel Alex's breath on her face, his

couldn't understand what was happening, so she stayed quiet, her heart

proximity, she cleared her throat coussing her fingers for it to be over SDOM. "Okay, the coast

became entranced by her

knew. There is this determined

with all her strength, then began to dust off her dress, glaring at know that this can count as havent? the bell is wrong with you,

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

written all over her face. "Who

an explanation to clear up the misunderstanding. "I

repeated, bet irritation not yet abating