Chapter 114 How noble

Frank repeated his words, his tone incredulous. “Excuse me, business partner? Did I hear that wrong?” Alex smiled confidently. “You heard correctly, Frank. Harris Hotel will be working with Metacortex on their new project.” Frank frowned, still unable to mask his disbelief. “I find that hard to believe.” Before the conversation could escalate further, Claire intervened. “It's nice to see you again, Frank,” she said, placing her champagne glass on a nearby table. She then grabbed Alex's hand and quickly led him out of the ballroom to a quieter, empty spot in the hallway. Once they were alone, Claire didn't bother hiding her annoyance. She crossed her arms over her chest and glared at Alex. “What was that about?” she demanded. Alex raised his eyebrows, a mocking smile playing on his lips. “A thank you would suffice, considering what you said to me earlier.” Claire, still frowning, asked, “Why did you tell Frank about us working together?” Alex shoved both hands into his pockets an