New beginning: Billionaire love story (Claire and Alex) novel Chapter 239

“I’ve got some…surprising news to share,”

Jack raised an eyebrow, intrigued. “Oh? Now you’ve got me curious. What’s going on?”

Claire leaned forward slightly, her tone turning more serious. “We’re working on something big—something that could change the direction of Metacortex entirely. We’ve started a new division focused on robotics.”

Jack’s eyes widened in surprise, and he let out a low whistle. “Robotics? That’s quite the leap from what we’re known for.” Jack leaned back in his chair, giving Claire a curious look. “So, why the sudden interest in robots? I mean, you’ve never been the ‘build-a-bot’ type before.”

“Believe me, Jack, it wasn’t my idea to dive into the world of robotics. But none of the robot companies wanted to take my order for three robots in three months. They all turned me down, saying it was ‘impossible’ or ‘too risky.’ Can you believe that?”

Jack chuckled, shaking his head. “So, you decided to do it yourself? That’s a pretty bold move, Claire.”

Claire smirked with a spark of determination in her eyes. “Well, I didn’t have much of a choice. The deal I made with Harris Hotel was that I’d handle all the technology stuff, including these robots. If I back out now, the whole contract could be terminated, and that’s not an option.”

Jack’s expression became more serious as he leaned forward.

“But are you sure this is the right thing to do? I mean, building robots from scratch isn’t exactly a walk in the park.”

Claire nodded confidently; her tone unwavering. “It’s either take the risk or watch the contract go down the drain. And I’m not about to let that happen.”

Jack sighed, rubbing the back of his neck as he considered her words. “This is a big risk, Claire. I mean, what if it doesn’t work out? If the robots fail, people all over the globe will make news about it. There’s a good chance our stock market will drop, and you know the shareholders won’t be happy about that.”

Claire’s smirk faded as she leaned back in her chair, a serious expression taking over. “I’m aware of the risks, Jack. That’s exactly why I haven’t informed the shareholders. I prefer to tell them once the project is done because I want to keep it confidential. If I inform them now, Venus might find out, and they’ll probably try to steal my ideas again. I won’t let that happen.”

Jack nodded slowly, understanding her reasoning but still looking concerned. “I get that, but it’s not wise to leave the shareholders in the dark, especially if they find out how much this is costing the company. It could backfire.”

Claire gave him a small smile, trying to ease his worries. “I’ll deal with it when the time comes. What’s important is that you already know, so technically, I’m not leaving the shareholders completely in the dark. Consider yourself my insider.”

Jack chuckled lightly, the tension in his shoulders easing a bit. “Well, when you put it that way, I guess I can’t argue with you. Still, it’s a lot of pressure, Claire. But if anyone can pull this off, it’s you.”

Claire’s smile grew as she leaned forward, her eyes gleaming with determination. “Thank you, Jack. That means a lot coming from you. And don’t worry, I’ve got this under control. I’ve already had Abigail working on the designs, and I’m bringing in some of the best engineers to help out. It’s going to be tight, but we’ll make it happen.”

Jack raised an eyebrow, a hint of amusement in his voice. “Best engineers, huh? Are they as crazy as you when it comes to taking risks?”

Claire laughed, shaking her head. “Maybe even crazier. But that’s exactly what I need right now—people who aren’t afraid to push the boundaries.”

Jack nodded, leaning back in his chair again, more relaxed than before. “Well, I’ll leave everything in your capable hands. After all, you’re the CEO, and if anyone can pull off a miracle, it’s you.”

Claire chuckled, appreciating his support. “Thanks, Jack. I’ll keep you updated as things progress, but for now, just trust me. We’re going to make this work.”

Jack smiled, a mix of admiration and concern in his eyes. “I trust you, Claire. Just promise me you’ll take care of yourself, too. Don’t let this project consume you.”

I promise, Jack. I won’t let it get out of hand. But right now, this project is my top priority.”

Alexander finally returned to London after his whirlwind trip to Las Vegas, which, though brief, had felt like an eternity. The project he was overseeing had to go smoothly, no room for error.