New beginning: Billionaire love story (Claire and Alex) novel Chapter 55

Chapter 55 Eavesdropping 

Jack entered Claire’s office with a purposeful stride. 

He had something important to discuss with Claise, but before he could bring up the subject, Claire spoke up, her eyes focused on her computer screen. 

“Jack, have you seen Robert around?” claire asked, her voice calm but cucious 

pack shook his head, his brow furrowing slightly. “No, I haven’t seen him for a while. Is everything alright?= 

Claire sighed, her mind already racing with thoughts. “I guess I’ll have to pay him another visit,” she said, her gaze shifting back to her work. 

“what brings you to my office today?” 

Jack took a seat on the couch, deciding it was the right moment to bring up the matter that had been weighing on his mind. “Claire, I wanted to talk to you about your decision to partner with Harris Hotel” 

Claire paused her roping, Eving lack has full attention. “Go on,” she prompted, curious to bear Jack’s perspective. 

Jack leaned forward, his tone eamest. ” attended the meeting with Alexander Harris, and I have to say, his presentation was very convincing.” 

Calte raised an eyebrow, Intrigued by Jack’s assessment. “ch? What did he present?” 

lack leaned forward, explaining, “Alexander’s new project is different from the traditional image of Harris Hotel. He’s introducing a technology–themed luxury hotel.concept.blending modernity with bury. It’s a refreshing take on their brand.” 

Claire listened incantly, weighing jack’s words against her own reservations, “It does sound interesting, but we decided about staying away from any dealings with Hamis 

Jack nodded in understanding but pressed on gently. “I don’t know what happened between you and Harris, but I know there might be personal history between you and Alexander, but this is a business decision. Think about the potential profit and the impact on our company’s image and stock market.” 

Claire nodded thoughtfully. 

tack has a point. 

Business business, and personal matters shouldn’t cloud Claire judgment. 

10tove me one more reason to convince me to meet with Alexander Harris,” 

Jack’s explained. “I attended the meeting and I believe it is a promising project, Claire, Manis has a solid plan, and I think it could lead to a successful collaboration.” 

jack smiled encouragingly. “Then again, you’re the CBD, Claire. It’s ultimately your decision, but I believe meeting with Alexander Harris could change your mind.” With that, back lett car’s office, leaving herto pander his words. Claire sat back in her chair, contemplating the pros and cons of engaging with Harris Hotel once again. Jack’swords had stacka chord, reminding her of her responsibilities as the CEO 

Clae leaned back in her chair, staring at the ceiling thoughtfully Groaned Enwardly, feeling the weight of responsibility on her shoulders. After a moment of tection, the pressed the intercom button to inform her assistant, Sandra, 

Sandra, please schedule a meeting with Mr. Alexander Harris at Mercomexcompany. I’d like to discuss his proposal further,” will do, miss 

“Claire instructed, her voice decisive. 

Christian and at Harris Company with sense of unease gnawing at him. The unexpected encounter with Claire, the CEO of Metacortex Corporation, still played on his mind. The idea that Claire, ex–wife of his best mate Alex, is nanning the very business Alex was about to pastor up with 

The implications of this velation left him reeling, Imagining Alex’s reaction if he were to find out. 

As Christian entered his office, he was taken aback to lind Alex already there, calmly sipping on a cup of coffee. Alex’s paze slufted to Christian as he entered “Hey, where’ve you been?” Alex’stone wascual, but there was a hint of carbosity in his eyes 

beuration 

Caught off guard, Christian quickly concocted a plausible excuse “oh, just needed to grab a coffer,” he replied, hoping Alex wouldn’t catch on to his slight 

Alexrased an eyebrow, glancing at Christian’sempty hands “Coffee?” he echoed, his shepticism evident. 

Christian Loughed awkwardly, trying to cover up his slip. “Yeah, I finished it on the way here,” he improvised, hoping Alex would buy the explanation. Alra rolled us good naturedly “Alright, mate, whatever you say I was just wondering where you’d disappeared to.” 

Taking a seat across from Alex on the couch, Christian tried to shift the conversation away from his own whereabouts. “So, what brings you to 

Alerted Bonchalectly “Just bored, I guess, he replied, though Christian could sense there was more to it 

“There’s something on your mind, in’t there?” Christies probed gently, observing the subtle tension in Alex’s demeanor 

Alex let out a sigh, lits expression turning serious. “Yeah, actually I need to tell you something. Lisa and I are getting married, ” Christie’seebrows shut up in surprice. ” Congratulations? I mean I’m happy for 

man but you just got divorced with Claire.” 

my office?” 

We are getting 

Alex’s gaze hardened slightly, his voice tinged with annoyance. “Claire had nothing to do with this Lisa and 1 love each other, sooner or later w marled airpway. What bother me is that Claire hud the audacity to tell my mother about my upcoming wedding with Lisa” 

“But are you sure Claire’s the one who leaked the information?” 

Alexmodded fimily. I’m posle 1 wanted to confront hes, but my it couldn’t tracker down.” 

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A knocked on the door interrupted them from their conversation.