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

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

thing," Matthew replied. "I'll get on that right away. Anyway, you should enter from the back door because the front door is filled with journalists

it. Thanks

"Be careful, Claire."

make sure everything

you, Claire. Don't worry

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 herself

up. Metacortex future is in my hand." Claire assured herself

the back entrance as Matthew had suggested. As she stepped out of the car, she

a small room off the main hall where Matthew was waiting for her. He greeted her with

her anxiety. "Thanks, Matthew. I think so. Just a bit nervous." Then

his way. I told his secretary

said with a chuckle, "even though you don't like Alex, you're still willing to

not for Alex. I could care less if Harris's company

"Thanks again, Matthew. I

Harris himself 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

and sat down next to her. "Are

Claire nodded. "Yes, I'm ready," she

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

Claire nodded. "Thanks, Matthew."

leaned back in his chair, his eyes on Claire. "What do you

of her. "I want Metacortex's

her answer, she finally turned to Alex, raising her

same thing. And I also want my

been able to contact the robotics company for

it off, a reassuring smile on his face. "It's fine. We didn't see

silence filled the air as