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."

at him. "Exactly. I was hoping to discuss this with Claire, but she's tied

fully dressed in golf attire, a deep frown etched on her face. She muttered to herself, "This is

her shoulder, she headed towards the entrance of the golf

inside, she placed her stand bag down and was about to mention

look who we have here," a familiar

encounter she could have imagined. Gretta smiled wickedly at Claire. "What are you doing here, Claire? This place is for people who actually

not yours

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

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

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

funny, Lisa.

her attention to the staff, Claire mentioned,

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

frowned, feeling a bit flustered. "Well then, I'll just

shook his head. "I'm really sorry, but all our spots

her eyes widening in disbelief at

desk, a smug smile playing on

staff member checked the list and nodded. "Yes,

in her eyes. "Maybe this

to keep her expression neutral Amidst the tension, she remembered something

her. She held it up so that Gretta

Claire said to the staff, her eyes still trained

exchanged aquick look before the one in

this card?

shock, Gretta couldn't believe that Claire had such a card, while Lisa was lett wondering what kind of card could

that card?" Gita said in disbelief eyes trained

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 smirk a