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."

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

on her face. She muttered to herself, "This

gall stand bag over her shoulder, she headed towards the entrance of the

her stand bag down and was about to mention her business

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

Creta standing there with Lisa by her side. This was the most unexpected and random encounter she could have imagined.

not yours

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

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

the fire. "You're so mean, Claire. It seems what people say

eyebrow and chuckded softly. "That's funny, Lisa. But my business is

attention to the staff, Claire mentioned, "I have a

apologetic "I'm sorry, ma'am, but there's

"Well then, I'll just order a spot

"I'm really

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

staff at the reservation desk, a smug smile playing on her lips. "Reservation

and

eyes. "Maybe this

felt a surge of anger but managed to keep her expression neutral Amidst the tension, she

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

the staff, her eyes still trained

recognized the card. They exchanged aquick look before the one in

this card? I'm guessing you

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

card?" Gita said in disbelief eyes trained on the card. Claire ignore her question

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