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."

I just wanted to let you know that I've told

Max can be dealt with Can you ask Max to send over the proof? I want

right away. Anyway, you should enter from the back door because the front door

sighed. "Okay, got it.

"Be careful, Claire."

Just make sure everything is in

got you, Claire. Don't

In the past, she had only dealt with press releases for new software, but now she was going to clarify her wedding with Alex. As the car rolled through the bustling

in my hand." Claire

suggested. As she stepped out of the car, she was greeted by a few security personnel who escorted her inside. The hallways buzzed with activity, staff members rushing, preparing for the press

was waiting for her. He greeted her with a warm

Just a bit nervous." Then she glanced around, curiosity in her

shrugged. "He's probably on his way. I

knowing smile. "It's funny," she said with a chuckle, "even though you don't like Alex, you're still willing to help

not for

"Thanks again, Matthew. I

turned to look at him. Matthew

seat in a nearby chair and took a sip of water, trying to

her. "Are you ready?" he asked, his voice

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

up, ready to leave. "I'll check the situation

Claire nodded. "Thanks, Matthew."

Claire. "What do you expect from the conference, Claire?" he asked, his voice

answered, her focus on the papers in front of her. "I want Metacortex's stock market to recover, and I want all the drama about my

her answer, she finally turned to Alex,

"I want the same thing. And I also want my hotel project to move forward without

been able to contact the robotics company for your

his face. "It's

comfortable silence filled the air as they