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."

did you end up working with him?" Claire shrugged. "It's a

we're both here, how about

smiled warmly. "That sounds nice.

eyes lighting up.

accentuating her figure perfectly. Her hair fell in soft waves around her shoulders, completing

a tailored suit. As he

Claire, you look stunning," he said,

blushed slightly. "Thank you, Adrian. You

a bouquet of flowers. "These are

the bouquet with a grateful smile. "Thank you, Adrian.

his elbow.

her arm through

left the lobby and headed to a nearby restaurant, engaging in light conversation along the way. The

were promptly escorted to the reserved table Adiian had arranged. The ambiance was serene, with soft lighting and tasteful decor creating an inviting atmosphere. They settled into their seats, and moments later, a waitress approached to take

bottle of your finest red wine," Adrian added, and the

with Harris. What kind of collaboration 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

intrigued. "That sounds interesting. Do you mind sharing what the theme

smile playing on her lips. "I would but I

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Chapter 154 Dinner

leaned back in his chair, regarding her thoughtfully. "I don't mean to pry into your private life, Claire,

reveal. Finally, she answered calmly, "I wouldn't say we know

elaborate further, keeping the details of her past marriage to Alex to herself. It was a part of her life she preferred

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

knife and fork.