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."

interesting. How did you end up working

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

sounds nice.

his eyes lighting up. "I'll

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

in a tailored suit. As he turned around and

stunning," he said, smiling

slightly. "Thank you, Adrian. You look great

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

the bouquet with a grateful smile. "Thank you,

offered his elbow.

arm through his. "Let's

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

Adiian had arranged. The ambiance was serene, with soft lighting and

menu and decided on carbonara, while Adrian opted for a steak. "We'll also have a bottle of your finest red wine," Adrian added, and the waitress nodded, noting down their choices before heading back

collaboration do you have going on? Sorry for asking, you don't need to answer if you don't

nodded, intrigued. "That sounds interesting. Do you mind

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

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Chapter 154 Dinner

to pry into your private life, Claire, but it seems like you and Alex know each other quite

say we know each other

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

Claire doesn't really know Alexander. Those three years of marriage doesn't count for Claire due to her amnesia. So, Claire doesn't know Alex well enough despite the people that often kept saying that Alex and Claire have this...connection. Their conversation was interrupted

knife and fork.