New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 172 Discussion

Claire looked at him, considering his suggestion. "A press conference?"

Alex nodded his head. "Yes. Press conference is a-"

Claire cut him off before he could finish. "I know what a press conference is," she said, frowning.

Alex paused, puzzled. "Then why did you ask?"

Claire rolled her eyes. "I wasn't asking. I was just thinking out loud. And I don't think it's a good idea."

Alex raised his eyebrows, intrigued. "Why do you think it's a bad idea?"

Claire opened her mouth, then closed it again, unable to find the right words.

Alex leaned forward slightly. "What is it then?"

Claire turned away, gazing out the large window of her penthouse. "I don't want to clarify it."

Alex's expression softened slightly, but his voice remained firm. "You don't want people to know whether we're married or not."

Claire nodded, and for some reason, hearing it aloud caused a pang of hurt inside Alex. He cleared his throat, clenching his fist on his thigh to steady himself. "If you want your company's stock market to stabilize, you have to agree to the press conference." Claire sighed, her shoulders slumping. "I know."

Silence filled the room as they both processed the situation. Claire finally looked up at Alex. "If we decide to ignore all the gossip, will it affect our future projects?"

Alex considered her question. "It will affect them in some way, but not to the point of ruining us. Investors will probably question it before investing."

Claire frowned, deep in thought. "I hate the idea of airing our personal lives in public. But I also don't want the company to suffer."

nodded in understanding. "It's a tough decision. But sometimes, we have to

in her chair, a thoughtful look on her face. The upcoming press conference was weighing heavily on her

about if we hold a press

news about

want to give too much detail," she said,

in agreement. He understood her need for

"Maybe we should discuss this more when your secretary, my secretary and Matthew are present so they

got the better of him. His ears perked up and

raised her brows at his question. "Why are you asking?" she

trying to appear

completely," she explained. "He needs

laced with sarcasm. "That's a bit too much, don't

a long time," she continued. "He knows me well, sometimes better than I know myself." Alex couldn't help but feel a

"As I said earlier, I had known Matthew for a long time and yes maybe depending on him or even trusting him can be risky, however he's never given me a reason to doubt him," she said

words. He wanted

more into detail when they are all

said with a nod. "We need to make sure we are all on the same page before arranging the press conference." She then leaned forward, her curiosity evident. "Alex, do you know who is behind all the social media posts?" Alex shrugged, a look of frustration crossing his face. "I've ordered my Pl

"Who do

paused, lost in thought. After

he sighed deeply. "Honestly,

evident. "My parents are really worried about you, Claire. They saw how you

a calm mask over her emotions. "I'm thankful for their concern, Alex. But I'm fine. Really."

moment, the weight of the situation pressing down on them. Claire finally stood up, her movements graceful. "I

she finished

down and saw it was a call

Claire for days, but

ignoring him because