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."

tough decision. But sometimes, we have

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

if we hold a press conference?" she asked, her tone measured and

hesitate. "We should obviously address the news about us," he replied, leaning forward slightly

much detail," she said, her voice firm. "I still prefer to

her need for privacy. "I

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

better of him. His ears perked up and he couldn't help but ask, "Why is

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

the table and took a sip, trying to appear casual. "I'm just curious," he said,

Matthew completely," she explained. "He needs to be involved in almost

laced with sarcasm. "That's a bit too much,

"He knows me well, sometimes better than I know myself." Alex couldn't help

long time and yes maybe depending on him

Alex processed her words. He wanted

discuss more into

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

"Who do you

lost in

he sighed deeply. "Honestly, Khave

glanced at her, his concern evident. "My parents are really worried about you, Claire. They saw how you were mobbed by paparazzi and journalists. They asked me to check

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

down on them. Claire finally stood up, her movements

she

was a call from Adrian. Adrian

for days, but she

ignoring him because