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."

his brows, intrigued. "Harris? That's interesting. How did you

we're both here, how about we catch up over dinner? It's been

smiled warmly. "That sounds

lighting up.

the mirror, admiring her reflection. She wore a dark purple backless halter dress that 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 lobby, aware of the admiring glances that followed

a tailored suit. As

you look stunning," he

you, Adrian. You

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

grateful smile.

his elbow.

her arm through

headed to a nearby restaurant, engaging in light conversation along the way. The restaurant was elegant, with a warm ambiance

ambiance was serene, with soft lighting and tasteful decor creating an inviting atmosphere. They settled into their seats, and moments later,

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

you don't want to." Claire took a sip of water before answering. "It's fine, Adrian. I'm working

Do

head gently, a small smile playing on her lips. "I would but I am not allowed to cause

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Chapter 154 Dinner

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

she answered calmly, "I wouldn't say we know each other well; however, we did met some time

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

despite the people that often kept saying that Alex and

up his knife and fork. "It certainly does.