New beginning: Billionaire love story (Claire and Alex)
Chapter 95

Chapter 95 Was I that gullible?

Without a word, Claire tumed her monitor to give Matthew a good look at the news regarding Hp and Venus AMD

Matthew's eyes scanned the headlines, and his face scrunched up in disbelief. "This is fake, right?" he asked, hoping for a different answer.

Claire shook her head. "It's not take. And it's not even the world part," she said, her tone heavy with mix with anger and disappointment. She then played a video of Venus AMD's announcement, rewaling their new software. Matthewwatched, his eyes widening in shock.

He turned to Claire, disbelief written all over his face. "Isn't this the project you showed me?" he asked.

Claire nodded, her expression bitter, "Yes, it is. Looks like I have a snitch in my company, but I have no idea who it could be."

Matthew crossed his arms, his face serious. "Have you interrogated the team who handled the project?" he asked, thinking logically about the next steps. Claire nodded again. "I did. asked everyone, and they all serused as shocked as I was. They claim they don't know anything about it"

Matthew frowned, considering her words "Maybe they're lying," he suggested, his mind racing with possibilities.

Claire shrugged, clearly tom. "Maybe yes, maybe no. But from their expressions, they genuinely seemed clueless. And I trust my employees," she said. Matthew sighed, deep in though it's a tough situation. Do you have any suspicions at all beside your team?" he asked, hoping Claire might have some leads. Claire's gaze remained loved on her computer screen as she spoke. "No, I don't. They were the only ones who knew about the project and worked on it which doesn't make sense." she said, frustration lacing her words. Her eyes gaze at Matthew looking serious "Let's say one of them did leaked the information to Venus, why would the put so much time and energy to the project if at the end they are going to sell it to our rivals?

Matthewmodded, thinking it over. "You're right. It doesn't add up. Why would someone sabotage their own hard work?"

Claire sighed, finally tearing her gaze from Matthew to the monitor screen. "We need to get to the bottom of this, Matthew. We can't let this go on."

"Do you think this could be someone from another department or maybe the other employees?"

Claire shook her head. "No as 1 said ealer only the team, Sandra, you and I that

about the progress even jack doesn't know."

Matthew leaned forwant; his brow furrowed, I'll help you figure it out, Claire. We can work on this together."

However, Claire shook her head seemingly doesn't want Matthew to be involve. "No, it's fee. This is my company, and I need to handle this myself. If I need your. help, I'll definitely let you know." Matthew still looked unsure. "Are you sure? I really want to help."

claire shoot him a small smile hoping to assure him that claire will get it under control. I appreciate it, Matthew. But trust me, I've got this, if it gets too much, you'll be the first person Teall" Matthew felt a bit more assured after Claire's words and nodded. "Okay, Calce. Just remember, I'm here if you need me.!

Claire nodded, feeling grateful for what Matthew offered. "Thank you, Matthew. That means a lot to me

Alex was relaxing in his other penthouse, a sleek, modern room with floor to ceiling windows offering a panoramic view of the city. He didn't want to take the chance of eting her at his main penthouse. He could not handle racing her after what happened at the hospital. He sipped his coffee, the rich amma filling the room, and scrolled through his tablet, catching up on the latest news,

As read through the headlines, one article caught his eye. It was about HP and Venus AMD Alex raised his boows, intrigued by the news. Venus AMD had been making, waves in the tech world, challenging the dominance of Metacortex which is the company that Alex is interested in working with.

The rivalry between Venus and Metacortex was well-known in the technology and software area. Each are fighting for the top spot in the technology and software business. However, Venus AMD has been steadily moving up the rankings over the past there years, raising the possibility of leveling up to Metacoctex

Metacortex is known to be a powerful company in technologies and software but since Robert tookover it hasn't shown much invention for the years, which makes people lose interest and tum their attention to Veislead

Alex couldn't help but chuckled. "What will Claire think about this? I wonder why Hp chose Venus instead of Metacortex he scrolled down the articled still with the thought of claire attached in his mind. "I still could not believe the woman i married to tems out to be secret genius and a billionaire." Alex said in a disbelief

Alexleaned back in his chair, his mind racing. Before knowing the one behind Metacortex, Alex had always taken an interest in the company. But he never thought about working with Venus.

Why hadn't he thought of exploring opportunities with Vers AMD? Which makes him question himself.

Alex scrolled through the news on his tablet, his scrolling care to an abrupt huit as a photo on the screen caught his eye. It was a picture of him and Lisa, taken in the hospital garden Alex'shant skipped a brat

Alex's eyes scanned the headline. "Alex and Lisa Spotted Together-Are They Back On?"

"No, this can't be real."

He placed his mug down with a slight clink and do the photo to make sure it was really them. The image was crystal clear, leaving no doubt in his mind. "Why is then a photo of Lisa and me?" Alex mutted to himself, his brow furrowing in confusion.

As the realization dawned on him, he felt a surge of anger. He knew exactly who was behind this. His grip on the tablet tightened as he cursed under his breath. "Lisa," he said, his voice low and filled with frustration. "Not again"

The tossed the tablet out the couch, scoffing Intrritation, "How could I fall for her tricks again?" he wondered out loud terling a sense of anger.

Alex can't help thinking if Lisa haming herself is a part of her plan. One of her tricks is to lure Allex to feel sympathy towards her.

"How can I fall for bet tricks again? Was I that gullible?" He couldn't help but question himself.

Alex felt like an idiot for being deceived by her yet again.

In the midst of silence, a phone call ring which makes him startled. He grabbed his phone on the coffee table and saw the caller ID

"Don't tell me they read the news already? How did they even know that fast." Alex muttered thredly even when he hadn't answered the phone call.

If Alex badn't read the news today, the chances of him replaceing out about the article would be ze

Taking a deep breath, he prepare himself from a long interrogation.

Answering the phone Alex braced himselt. "Hello?

zero to none. He was slightly glad that read the news today.