New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 247 I’m Busy

Claire was back in her office, stifling yet another yawn as she tried to focus on the report in front of her. She hadn't gotten much sleep last night, thanks to the Harris family's annual charity banquet but more like thanks to Alexander. With him being drunk, Claire ended up

babysitting

him.

A light knock on her door interrupted her thoughts, and she looked up to see Sandra poking her head in. "Ms. Peterson, the robotics team has arrived. They're waiting for you downstairs."

"Great, thanks, Sandra," Claire said, trying to muster up some enthusiasm. She stood up, stretched, and made her way out of her office, heading to the 10th floor. Her heels clicked against the polished floors of Metacortex as she walked, trying to shake off the lingering tiredness.

When Claire walked into the room, she spotted Abigail and Matthew already there, looking busy. "Morning," she greeted them, noting how they both seemed more awake than she felt.

"Morning, Claire." said Matthew who is watching the team working.

Claire's eyes went back and forth towards Abigail and Matthew. "Hey, when did you two arrive?"

Matthew turned to Claire and shot her a smile. "I just got here about five minutes ago," he said

Abigail nodded, pushing a stray strand of hair behind her ear. "I just arrived a minute ago. Just in time to watch the team work their magic," she added, motioning to the group of engineers bustling around a large table filled with wires and parts.

working on was important, and she needed everything to go smoothly. She walked over to Logan, the leader of the team and someone Claire had handpicked for this role. "How's the progress, Logan?"

nod. "We're making good

to the robot's body, which was being put together piece by piece. It was a custom-made structure, designed from hard plastic to be both durable and lightweight. "When did

her, but Abigail seemed to have a

the engineers explained. "It'll be attached above the robot

software installation. Also, we need to discuss what services should be included in the

motivated the team to do their best. She started working alongside them, her tiredness fading as she focused on the task at

He followed her out of the room, and they leaned against the wall in the hallway. "Matthew," Claire began, "I've been thinking. I should

his eyebrows, looking interested. "Really? What made you change your mind?" he asked, folding his arms across his

as you suggested," Claire said, nodding. "He's the perfect candidate for this project. However, I still

agree. We could head over to Cryptonic now and maybe

when Sandra's voice called out, "Ms. Peterson." She turned to see

gaze turning cold. Just great, she thought, what is

neutral expression on

hide her irritation. "Alexander, I'm busy," she said bluntly. "Whatever it is,

clearly determined. "It'll only take

"If this

was obvious that

intention of letting the topic drop so easily. He leaned against the doorframe, crossing his arms. "If you don't want to hear me out," he said, his voice growing louder, "then maybe I should just say

She turned to