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."

you know that I've told Max to post the

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

replied. "I'll get on that right away. Anyway, you should enter from the back door

it. Thanks

"Be careful, Claire."

Just make sure

got you, Claire. Don't worry about

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

in my hand." Claire

had suggested. As she stepped out of the car, she

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

smiled back, trying to hide her anxiety. "Thanks, Matthew. I think so. Just a bit nervous." Then she glanced

his way. I told his

said with a chuckle, "even

doing it for you, not for

feeling lighter. "Thanks again, Matthew.

and Alexander Harris himself walked in. Claire and Matthew turned

a nearby chair and took a sip of

next to her.

ready," she said, hiding her nervousness behind a

to leave. "I'll check the situation once more before the

Claire nodded. "Thanks, Matthew."

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

of her. "I want Metacortex's stock market to recover, and I want all the drama about

answer, she finally turned to Alex, raising her

want the same thing. And I also want my hotel

understanding his frustration. "I haven't been able to contact the robotics company for your hotel

his face. "It's fine. We didn't

comfortable silence filled the air as they both got lost