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."

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

her. "Yeah, I saw them. Glad that Max can be dealt with Can you ask Max to send over the proof?

you should enter from

"Okay, got it. Thanks for the

"Be careful, Claire."

sure everything is

Claire. Don't worry

conference. 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 city streets, Claire tried to calm her nerves. She took a few deep breaths and reminded

mess this up. Metacortex future is in my hand." Claire assured herself as she rey to

car, she was greeted by a few security personnel who

the main hall where Matthew was waiting for her. He greeted her with a warm smile. "You look amazing, Claire. Ready

a bit nervous." Then she glanced around, curiosity in her eyes. "Where's Alex? He

on his way. I told his secretary

chuckle, "even though you don't like Alex, you're still willing

you, not for Alex. I could care less

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

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

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

her and sat down next to her. "Are you ready?" he asked,

I'm ready," she said, hiding her nervousness

the

Claire nodded. "Thanks, Matthew."

you expect from the conference, Claire?" he asked, his

front of her. "I want Metacortex's stock market to recover,

with her answer, she finally turned to Alex,

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

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

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

silence filled the air as