New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 186 D-day

Thousands of miles away, in a luxurious hotel room in the Maldives, Lisa paced back and forth, her frustration palpable. She had been trying to contact Max for updates on her plan, but his phone went straight to voicemail every time. "Damn it, Max," she muttered, tossing her phone onto the bed in exasperation.

She sighed deeply and sat down, grabbing her phone again to distract herself from social media. As she scrolled through the replies to a photo Max had uploaded earlier, a smile spread across her face. Claire and Alex were still trending on X, their wedding photos receiving endless likes and comments.

"At least this is going well," Lisa thought, feeling a sense of satisfaction. "I can sleep well tonight."

As she continued reading the replies, her phone buzzed with a new message.

It was from Max.

"Sorry for the delay, Ms. Thompson. Everything is on track. Will update you soon."

Lisa's smile widened, and she felt a wave of relief. She typed a quick reply.

"Keep me posted."

The next morning, Claire was getting ready for the press conference at Metacortex. She wore her best outfit: a designer tweed blazer and a matching skirt that could turn everyone's head. Claire curled her hair and added accessories to complete the look. She thought to herself that if she wanted to make a press conference, she needed to play the part and look perfect.

As she finished getting ready, she headed downstairs and left the penthouse.

"Morning." She greeted the doorman and hoped inside her Rolls Royce.

Claire opened her phone and saw another photo of her wedding with Alex on social media. She smiled looking at the photo as she muttered to herself. "Keep thinking that you are winning, Lisa."

Not long after, she received a phone call.

It was Matthew.

Claire answered it. "Hello..." Matthew greeted over the line. Before Claire could speak, Matthew quickly asked, "Where are you?"

Claire rolled her eyes and replied sarcastically, "Good morning to you too, Matthew."

wanted to let you know that

nodded, even though he couldn't see her. "Yeah, I saw them. Glad that Max can be dealt with Can you ask Max to send over the proof? I want to

away. Anyway, you should enter from the back door because the front door is filled with journalists

it. Thanks for

"Be careful, Claire."

Just make sure everything

you, Claire.

for new software, but now she was

my hand." Claire assured

driver navigated to the back entrance as Matthew had suggested. As she stepped out of the car, she was greeted by a few security personnel

waiting for

Matthew. I think so. Just a bit nervous." Then she glanced around, curiosity in her eyes. "Where's Alex? He should be here

I told his secretary where he

she said with a chuckle, "even though you don't like

eyes. "I'm doing it for you, not for Alex.

again, feeling lighter. "Thanks again, Matthew. I really

himself walked in. Claire and Matthew turned to look at him. Matthew frowned, his tone annoyed as

and took a sip

next to her. "Are

a stiff posture, Claire nodded. "Yes, I'm ready," she said, hiding her nervousness behind a mask

the situation once more before the

Claire nodded. "Thanks, Matthew."

leaned back in his chair, his eyes on Claire. "What do you expect from the conference,

as she answered, her focus on the papers in front of her. "I want Metacortex's stock market to

finally turned to Alex, raising her brows.

the same thing. And I also want my hotel

understanding his frustration. "I haven't been able to contact the

it off, a reassuring smile on his face. "It's fine.

as they both got lost