Chapter 55 Eavesdropping


    Jack entered ire''s office with a purposeful stride.


    He had something important to discuss with ise, but before he could bring up the subject, ire spoke up, her eyes focused on herputer screen.


    "Jack, have you seen Robert around?" ire 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?=


    ire 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. "ire, I wanted to talk to you about your decision to partner with Harris Hotel"


    ire paused her roping, Evingck 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?"This is property ? N?velDrama.Org.


    ire 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 ourpany''s image and stock market."


    ire nodded thoughtfully.


    tack has a point.


    Business business, and personal matters shouldn''t cloud ire judgment.


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


    Jack''s exined. "I attended the meeting and I believe it is a promising project, ire, Manis has a solid n, and I think it could lead to a sessful coboration."


    jack smiled encouragingly. "Then again, you''re the CBD, ire. 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. ire sat back in her chair, contemting the pros and cons of engaging with Harris Hotel once again. Jack''swords had stacka chord, reminding her of her responsibilities as the CEO


    e 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 inte button to inform her assistant, Sandra,


    Sandra, please schedule a meeting with Mr. Alexander Harris at Meepany. I''d like to discuss his proposal further," will do, miss


    "ire instructed, her voice decisive.


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


    The implications of this vtion 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 usible excuse "oh, just needed to grab a coffer," he replied, hoping Alex wouldn''t catch on to his slight Alexrased an eyebrow, ncing 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 exnation. 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." Congrattions? I mean I''m happy for


    man but you just got divorced with ire."


    my office?"


    We are getting


    Alex''s gaze hardened slightly, his voice tinged with annoyance. "ire had nothing to do with this Lisa and 1 love each other, sooner orter w marled airpway. What bother me is that ire hud the audacity to tell my mother about my uing wedding with Lisa" "But are you sure ire''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.


    "Come in," Alexcalled out, toming his attention to his secretary as she entered with a sense of urgency.


    "Sorry to interrupt, Mr. Harris," she began, "but I wanted to inform you that Metacortes has scheduled a meeting with Harris Company


    Alex''s face lit up with satisfaction upon hearing the news. "That''s fantastic. Thank you for letting mew


    As she left the office, Alex turned to Christian with a contented smile. "No one can reject Harris Company''s proposals. This meeting with Metacortex could open up. new opportunities for us!


    Christian smiled awkwardly, his mind racing with thoughts about what would happen if Alex discovered who the


    PCFO of Metacortex was


    Meanwhile, Matthew found himself at a local bakery, purchasing pastries for himself and ire. As he ced his order, his stomach churned ufortably. Hurriedly, he excused himself and made his way to the restroom.


    Upon entering, Matthew was met with a sight that made his eyes widen in surprise and slight panic. The men''s room was packed, each cubicle upied. Desperate to find relief for his difort, he quickly scanned the area and, seeing no one around, made a split second decision to enter the emptydies room


    Inside the cubicle, Matthew took a moment t to catch his breath, his moment of peace was short-lived when he heard the door at thedies room open again. "Yes, you did your job well," the woman''s voice carried a tone of satisfaction. "I made sure to pay you well. Money is no object, especially now that I''m marrying Alexander Harris."


    Matthew''s eyes widened at the mention of Alexander Harris''s name. He instinctively opened his phone and discreetly began recording the conversation, his heart pounding with intrigue.


    The woman continued. "Yes, my acting was believable Alexander even fell for it, believing it was ire whs leaked the infomation to his mother."


    As the woman finished her call and exited the restroom, Matthew waited a mothent to ensure she was truly gone.


    Heeted thedies room with furrowed brows


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