New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 150

Chapter 150 Las Vegas

Matthew raised his eyebrows as Claire ended the brief phone call. "Who was that?" he asked, his curiosity piqued.

Claire had a confused look on her face. "It was Alex," she replied slowly. "He wants me to come with him to Las Vegas." Matthew's eyes widened, and he immediately shook his head in disagreement. "You should decline his offer," he said firmly.

Claire sighed, her frustration evident. "I don't want to go, especially with Alex. But this is about the project, and I need to see it through. It's part of our business." Matthew leaned forward, his expression serious. "Let me go instead. I can handle it. You don't have to go with him."

Claire shook her head. "I can't do that, Matthew. I'm the CEO. If I don't fulfill my part of the deal, Alex will have the right to terminate the contract with Metacortex." Matthew sighed deeply, knowing she was right. "So, you're going to go?"

Claire nodded, determination in her eyes. "Yes. Besides, it will be good for me to get away from Eligos watcher for a while."

Later that night, Claire decided to contact Alex to finalize the details of their upcoming trip. She dialed his number, and after a few rings, he picked up.

"Mr. Harris." Claire greeted him. "How many employees should I bring for the trip?"

Alex's voice was calm at the other end. "You don't need to bring too many. Just the key members of your team, the brains behind the operation."

Claire nodded, even though he couldn't see her. "Understand, I will arrange it." She was about to end the call when Alex's voice stopped her. "Claire, are you coming too?" he asked.

"Yes, of course," Claire replied, slightly confused. "Isn't that what you asked earlier?"

in his voice. "I just

Claire said, still puzzled. "I will see you there." She ended the call, shaking her head slightly at the odd

team headed to the airport. She had assumed they would be flying commercial since Alex had mentioned he would cover the plane tickets. However, as they approached the private

Claire sighed, shielding her eyes from the glare. "Of course, it's a private jet, I should have seen this coming." she muttered to herself, then led her team towards it. Inside the jet, Alex was already seated with his team. Claire glanced around, expecting to see Christian, but he was nowhere in sight. Her team quickly took their seats, mixing in with the Harris team, leaving Claire with the only available seat directly across from Alex. She sighed again, more out of habit than frustration, and took her

"Where's Christian?" she asked.

"Why are you looking for

why I'm asking," Claire replied,

I trust to handle things while we're away." He then glanced at the empty seat next to her and smirked. "Where's your trusted

suppressed the urge to roll her eyes.

widened. "Don't have anyone to trust because everyone lied to

finally giving in and rolling her eyes. "I could still change my mind and book my own flight if

them, exchanged uneasy glances, clearly uncomfortable

a meal with someone else. Even though it had happened a week ago, it still annoyed him. Claire sighed and plugged her ears with her earphones. She glanced out the window, lost in

Alex after their divorce. Claire didn't expect herself to be on

more often after their divorce instead of when she was

universe has a unique way of messing with

yet

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apter 150 Las Vegas

as it cruised smoothly through the dark sky. Most of the team had settled in for sleep,

testament to her restless state of mind. Despite the gentle lull of the aircraft, sleep eluded her. She glanced around the cabin, her gaze lingering on Alex,