New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 154

Chapter 154 Dinner

Claire raised her brows at Alex question. "What do you mean by already?"

Alex coughed nervously and rubbed the back of his neck. "I mean I thought you want to talk more about your ideas regarding, the hotel." "That's all for now. I will contact you about the robot development."

"Of course, I will wait for the update." Alex looked elsewhere but Claires eyes.

As Claire left his hotel room, Alex closed the door and sighed, scolding himself.

"Why did I say 'already'? It sounded like I didn't believe she'd leave early," he muttered, running a hand through his hair.

He had been so caught off guard by her sudden visit that his words had come out wrong. He shook his head and returned to his work, trying to

push the awkward moment out of his mind.

For the next two days, everything went as usual for Claire, meetings, hotel site visits, and more meetings. However, she couldn't shake the feeling that someone was watching her. It made her uncomfortable, though she couldn't pinpoint why.

Whenever she looked around, there was no one suspicious in sight. Once, she even caught someone staring at her from across the street, leaning on a pole. But as soon as a car passed by, the person was gone. Claire dismissed it, telling herself she was probably hallucinating due to her hectic work schedule.

Claire accidentally bumped into someone in the hotel lobby. "Adrian?" she exclaimed, surprised.

"Claire?" Adrian responded, equally shocked. They both chuckled at their sudden encounter.

"What are you doing in Las Vegas?" Adrian asked, curiosity evident in his tone.

"I'm here for business," Claire explained. "I have a project with Harris."

raised his brows, intrigued. "Harris? That's interesting. How did you end up working with him?" Claire shrugged.

since we're both here, how about we catch up

warmly. "That sounds nice. I'd love

eyes lighting up. "I'll text you

fit her like a glove, accentuating her figure perfectly. Her hair fell in soft waves around her shoulders, completing the look. Satisfied, she headed down to the

the lobby, looking sharp in a tailored suit.

Claire, you look stunning," he said,

"Thank you, Adrian. You look

a bouquet of flowers. "These are for you," he said, his smile

the bouquet with a grateful smile. "Thank you,

his

arm through

along the way. The restaurant was elegant, with a warm ambiance that made

serene, with soft lighting and tasteful decor

opted for a steak. "We'll also have a bottle of your finest red wine," Adrian added, and the waitress nodded, noting down their

do you have going on? Sorry for asking, you don't need to answer if you don't want to." Claire took a sip of water before answering. "It's fine, Adrian. I'm working with Harris Hotel on their new location in Las Vegas. Alex has a specific theme in mind, so

interesting. Do you mind sharing

her lips. "I would but I am not allowed

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Chapter 154 Dinner

her thoughtfully. "I don't mean to pry into your private life, Claire, but it seems like

considering how much to reveal. Finally, she answered calmly, "I wouldn't say we know each other

the details of her past marriage to Alex to herself. It was

Alex and Claire have this...connection. Their conversation was interrupted by the arrival of their food. The waitress placed the steaming plates before them,

his knife and fork.