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."

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

of her car, fully dressed in golf attire, a deep frown etched on her face. She muttered to herself,

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

about to mention her business associate's

who we have here," a familiar

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

not yours

was clear. "Tcan do whatever

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

the fire. "You're so mean, Claire.

funny, Lisa. But my business

staff, Claire mentioned, "I have a reservation under

sorry, ma'am,

flustered. "Well then,

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

reservation desk, a smug smile playing on her lips.

list and nodded. "Yes, your reservation is

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

neutral Amidst the tension, she remembered something Adrianna had told her about the

her. She held it up

one spot," Claire said to the staff, her eyes still trained on

before the one in charge nodded vigorously. "Of course, malam. Please

card? I'm guessing you

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

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

a mischieves smile then follow