New beginning: Billionaire love story

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."

"Exactly. I was hoping to discuss this with Claire, but she's tied up. I'll have to

frown etched on her face. She muttered to herself, "This is not how

towards

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

well, well, look who we have here," a familiar

could have imagined. Gretta smiled wickedly at Claire. "What are you doing here, Claire? This place is

not yours

forced a smile, though her annoyance was clear. "Tcan do whatever

by Claire's retort. "Spending money isn't the same as understanding the

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

funny, Lisa. But my

the staff, Claire mentioned, "I have a reservation under Mr.

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

flustered. "Well then, I'll just order

the staff member shook his head. "I'm really sorry,

Claire, giving her a playful but slightly rough push out of the way. Claire stumbled slightly, her eyes widening in disbelief at their behavior. She took a deep breath, trying to maintain her composure. She was a classy woman, and she wasn't about to let then see

reservation desk, a smug smile

the list and nodded.

glint in her eyes. "Maybe this place isn't for you," she suggested, hertone dripping

neutral Amidst the tension, she remembered

Claire pulled out the card that Adrianna had given her. She held it up so that Gretta and Lisa could see it

the staff, her eyes still trained on

eyes widened as they recognized the card. They exchanged aquick look before the one in charge nodded vigorously. "Of course, malam. Please follow me," she said

this card? I'm

open in shock, Gretta couldn't believe that Claire had such a card, while Lisa was lett wondering

Gita said in disbelief eyes trained on

follow the