Chapter 148

Chapter 148 The LHS card

Metacontes's sleek conference room was filled with the buzz of conversation as representatives from both and Harris Hotel wrapped up their meeting This time. Alex was present, while Claire was occupied with another meeting outside the company

The agenda included discussing the upcoming trip to Vegas and deciding on the number of employees to bring along. Should they bring the entire team orjust a few key members? These details needed to be ironed out before the actual implementation began Both companieswerkenly aware of their reputations and wanted to ensure that everything proceeded without a hitch.

As the meeting drew to a close, Alex clapped his hands together, smiling broadly. "Great meeting, everyone. Everything is going as planned," he once, his voice fall of confidence.

The attendees exchanged satisfied nods and started gathering their materials. The sense of accomplishment in the room was palpable,

Alex made his way over to Matthew, who was speaking with a colleague near the door. "Matthew,"Alex called out in a professional tone, "where is Claire today?"

Matthew's expression darkened for a moment, though he remained polite. He thought to himself it Alex had forgotten the warning, he had given him a few weeks ago about keeping his distance from Claire. "She's busy," Matthew replied curtly, then tumed on tus beel and walked out of the meeting room

Alex frowned as he watched Matthew leave. He didn't like the man and resented how close he was with Claire. He disliked even more how much Claire termed to trust Matthew

"Ready to go?" Christian's voice broke through his thoughts as he appeared beside Alex

Alex nodded, the frown still creasing his forehead. "Yeah, let's get out of here."

The two men exited the building, stepping into the bright sunlight outside. They walked in silence for a moment before Christian spoke up. "So, what's the plan for cian aside. "W

"We need to finalize the te

finalize the team. I'm leaning towards bringing a smaller group. Too many people could complicate

Alex sighed, trying to push his irritation as things."

Christian nodded thoughtfully. "That makes sense. We need efficiency, not a crowd."

at him. "Exactly. I was hoping to discuss this with Claire, but

deep frown etched on her face. She

her shoulder, she headed towards the entrance of

stand bag down and was about to mention her business associate's name when she was abruptly

well, look who we

most unexpected and random encounter she could have

not yours

a smile, though her annoyance was clear. "Tcan do whatever I want with my money, Gretta. After

clearly annoyed by Claire's retort. "Spending money isn't the same

adding fuel to the fire. "You're so mean, Claire. It seems what people

softly. "That's funny, Lisa. But my business is none of

mentioned, "I have a reservation under Mr.

staff member looked apologetic "I'm sorry, ma'am, but there's no

"Well then, I'll just

the staff member shook his head. "I'm really sorry, but all our spots are

her eyes widening in disbelief at their behavior. She took a deep breath, trying to maintain her composure. She was a classy woman,

the reservation desk, a smug

list and nodded. "Yes,

an arrogant glint in her eyes. "Maybe this place isn't

her expression neutral Amidst the tension,

out the card that Adrianna had given her. She held it up so that Gretta and

said to the staff, her eyes still

staff's eyes widened as they recognized the card. They exchanged aquick look before the

card? I'm guessing

had such a card, while Lisa was lett wondering what kind of card could make a fully booked

in disbelief eyes trained on the card. Claire ignore her question and

see your inside or unt "Claire shot them a mischieves smile then follow the start that lead her to her spot. Ce could help but

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