New beginning: Billionaire love story (Claire and Alex) novel Chapter 251

The next day, Stephen arrived at Metacortex, looking slightly nervous but also excited. Claire met him in the lobby and gave him a small, encouraging smile before leading him to the elevator. They took the ride up to the 10th floor, where the robotic room was located. As the doors slid open, Claire gestured to Stephen to follow her. He stepped inside and his eyes went wide with amazement.

The room was a hive of activity. Everywhere he looked, there were people working at various stations—tools scattered across workbenches, sketches pinned up on walls, laptops buzzing with code, and a myriad of components and gadgets strewn about. It was chaotic but in a strangely organized way. The air buzzed with creativity and concentration.

Stephen pushed his glasses up his nose, trying to take it all in. “Wow,” he breathed out, still a bit overwhelmed. “There are… a lot of people here.”

Claire glanced at him, a small smile playing on her lips. “This is where the magic happens,” she said. “It might seem a bit cramped now, but once our sudden robot project gets some positive feedback, I’m planning to expand. Maybe even create a whole floor just for the robotics team.”

Stephen turned to her, looking genuinely impressed. “I didn’t think you’d be this serious about it,” he said, trying to keep his voice steady.

Claire’s lips curled up into a smirk. “Stephen, I’m a very serious woman. You know that.” She added a wink, which Stephen instantly understood. He knew exactly what she meant—her double life as The Raven. It was a secret that not many knew, and Stephen was one of the few in the loop.

Matthew, who had been standing nearby, gave Stephen a friendly pat on the back. “What do you think?” he asked, a teasing note in his voice.

Stephen nodded, his eyes still wide as he took everything in. “It’s… incredible,” he said, his voice filled with awe. “All of this… I mean, I’ve only read about setups like this in books or seen them in movies.”

Claire nodded, pleased with his reaction. “Well, this is where you’ll be working if you decide to join us. You’ll be right in the middle of the action.”

Stephen’s hands were practically itching to get started. He had a love for robotics, and seeing all of this right in front of him made his fingers tingle with excitement. It was like being a kid in a candy store.

“Can I really join in?” he asked, trying to keep his voice from shaking with excitement.

Claire nodded, a smile spreading across her face. “Absolutely. Jump in wherever you see fit. Your expertise will be a great addition to the team.”

Stephen’s eyes lit up, and he didn’t waste a second. He made his way over to a group of engineers gathered around a blueprint. Logan, one of the lead engineers, looked up as Stephen approached. Claire watched as Stephen started to discuss something with Logan, his hands moving animatedly as he explained an idea. Logan nodded, clearly interested in what Stephen had to say, and soon enough, the others were nodding along too.

Matthew chuckled, watching the scene unfold. “Looks like you’ve got another enthusiast on board,” he said, glancing at Claire.

“Let's hope our dear Stephen won't be confused.” Claire smiled. “Keep an eye on them, would you? Let me know how it goes.”

Matthew nodded, still watching Stephen integrate into the team. “Will do,” he said.

Claire left the room, her heels clicking softly against the floor. As she walked down the hallway, her phone buzzed in her pocket. She pulled it out and saw Adrian’s name flashing on the screen. A slight smile tugged at her lips as she answered. “Adrian,” she greeted, stepping into the lift.

“Claire,” Adrian’s warm voice came through the line. “Just wanted to let you know, my family mansion on the outskirts of London is available. You can use it whenever you need.”

“That’s great,” Claire said, her smile widening. “I’ll inform Talia about it. Thanks for sorting that out.”