New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 483 Reminder Alexander sat in his sleek, modern office, the afternoon light filtering through the large windows, casting long shadows across the room. His desk was immaculate, a testament to his meticulous nature. As he leaned back in his chair, he picked up his phone, scrolling through his contacts until he found Claire's number. He hesitated for a moment, a small frown forming on his face, then tapped the call button. The phone rang and rang again, and Alexander's brow furrowed deeper with each unanswered ring. Just as he was about to hang up, Claire answered, her tone sharp and businesslike.

"Alexander," she said, her voice devoid of warmth. "What do you need?"

Alexander cleared his throat, masking the slight sting her tone inflicted. "I just wanted to remind you about the Harris Hotel opening in Las Vegas. It's in two weeks, and we need to be there."

There was a pause on the other end, followed by a soft sigh that Alexander barely caught but knew was there. It wasn't just the sound; it was the weight behind it, the reluctance he could feel even through the phone.

"I remember," Claire finally said, her tone flat. "Thanks for the reminder."

Alexander nodded, though she couldn't see it. "Good. I thought perhaps we could fly out together, use my private jet."

Another pause. "I will make my own arrangements," Claire replied curtly. "But thank you."

"Of course," Alexander said, keeping his voice even. "I appreciate your cooperation."

"Is there anything else, Alexander?"

"No," he replied quickly, sensing the edge in her tone. "That is all."

dead before he could say more. Alexander set the phone

ever improve. There was time when they were more than civil when the boundaries of

He sighed, running a hand through

to refocus on the documents in front of her. The

phone, unlocking it to find a message from an acquaintance, someone she hadn't heard from in a while. The message was an invitation to a jewelry exhibition happening

a quick reply, declining the invitation, citing her busy schedule. But the response was immediate and insistent,

half-expecting a date she could easily brush

6 PM," came

sit well with her. Still, a part of her knew the connections she maintained

acquaintance's delight was palpable, even through the

to be busier than she had anticipated, and

would meet there, that hinted at an opportunity she couldn't yet see. With a resigned sigh, she turned back to her work, knowing that the next few days would require her full attention and more. The jewelry exhibition was still a question mark, a potential obligation she was not keen on but could not outright dismiss. She knew the value of appearances, of maintaining connections, even when she didn't want

my investigation about Andre and Eligos? With a lot of things to do, I doubt I can find

head inside. "Ms. Peterson, you have a meeting at

and nodded. "Thank

scrambling thoughts inside her mind. And so, she added it to her mental

of her work, the steady pace providing a temporary refuge from the more complicated matters of her personal life. Yet, no