SWNOVELS Chapter 154
Chapter 154 Dinner
Claire raised her brows at Alex question. "What do you mean by already?"
Alex coughed nervously and rubbed the back of his neck. "I mean I thought you want to talk more about your ideas regarding, the hotel." "That's all for now. I will contact you about the robot development."
"Of course, I will wait for the update." Alex looked elsewhere but Claires eyes.
As Claire left his hotel room, Alex closed the door and sighed, scolding himself.
"Why did I say 'already'? It sounded like I didn't believe she'd leave early," he muttered, running a hand through his hair.
He had been so caught off guard by her sudden visit that his words had come out wrong. He shook his head and returned to his work, trying to
push the awkward moment out of his mind.
For the next two days, everything went as usual for Claire, meetings, hotel site visits, and more meetings. However, she couldn't shake the feeling that someone was watching her. It made her uncomfortable, though she couldn't pinpoint why.
Whenever she looked around, there was no one suspicious in sight. Once, she even caught someone staring at her from across the street, leaning on a pole. But as soon as a car passed by, the person was gone. Claire dismissed it, telling herself she was probably hallucinating due to her hectic work schedule.
Claire accidentally bumped into someone in the hotel lobby. "Adrian?" she exclaimed, surprised.
"Claire?" Adrian responded, equally shocked. They both chuckled at their sudden encounter.
"What are you doing in Las Vegas?" Adrian asked, curiosity evident in his tone.
"I'm here for business," Claire explained. "I have a project with Harris."
Adrian raised his brows, intrigued. "Harris? That's interesting. How did you end up working with him?" Claire shrugged. "It's a long story."
Adrian nodded. "Well, since we're both here, how about we catch up over dinner? It's been a while."
Claire smiled warmly. "That sounds nice. I'd love to."
"Great," Adrian said, his eyes lighting up. "I'll text you the details."
Later that afternoon, Claire stood in front of the mirror, admiring her reflection. She wore a dark purple backless halter dress that fit her like a glove, accentuating her figure perfectly. Her hair fell in soft waves around her shoulders, completing the look. Satisfied, she headed down to the lobby, aware of the admiring glances that followed her every step.
Adrian was waiting in the lobby, looking sharp in a tailored suit. As he turned around and saw Claire, his mouth dropped open.
"Wow, Claire, you look stunning," he said, smiling broadly.
Claire blushed slightly. "Thank you, Adrian. You look great too."
Adrian handed her a bouquet of flowers. "These are for you," he said, his smile widening.
Claire accepted the bouquet with a grateful smile. "Thank you, Adrian. They're beautiful."
Adrian offered his elbow. "Shall we?"
Claire looped her arm through his. "Let's go."
They left the lobby and headed to a nearby restaurant, engaging in light conversation along the way. The restaurant was elegant, with a warm ambiance that made it perfect for a relaxing evening.
Adrian and Claire were promptly escorted to the reserved table Adiian had arranged. The ambiance was serene, with soft lighting and tasteful decor creating an inviting atmosphere. They settled into their seats, and moments later, a waitress approached to take their order.
Claire glanced at the menu and decided on carbonara, while Adrian opted for a steak. "We'll also have a bottle of your finest red wine," Adrian added, and the waitress nodded, noting down their choices before heading back to the kitchen.
Adrian turned his attention to Claire, curiosity evident in his eyes. "So, Claire, you mentioned earlier about your project with Harris. What kind of collaboration do you have going on? Sorry for asking, you don't need to answer if you don't want to." Claire took a sip of water before answering. "It's fine, Adrian. I'm working with Harris Hotel on their new location in Las Vegas. Alex has a specific theme in mind, so he reached out to me for the project."
Adrian nodded, intrigued. "That sounds interesting. Do you mind sharing what the theme is?"
Claire shook her head gently, a small smile playing on her lips. "I would but I am not allowed to cause it is confidential"
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Chapter 154 Dinner
"Of course, I understand." Adrian leaned back in his chair, regarding her thoughtfully. "I don't mean to pry into your private life, Claire, but it seems like you and Alex know each other quite well. Is there a history there?"
Claire paused for a moment, considering how much to reveal. Finally, she answered calmly, "I wouldn't say we know each other well; however, we did met some time ago, but I wouldn't say I like him."
She chose not to elaborate further, keeping the details of her past marriage to Alex to herself. It was a part of her life she preferred to keep private, especially given the complexities involved.
In a way, Claire doesn't really know Alexander. Those three years of marriage doesn't count for Claire due to her amnesia. So, Claire doesn't know Alex well enough despite the people that often kept saying that Alex and Claire have this...connection. Their conversation was interrupted by the arrival of their food. The waitress placed the steaming plates before them, the rich aroma of the dishes wafting through the air. Claire smiled appreciatively. "This looks wonderful."
Adrian agreed, picking up his knife and fork. "It certainly does. Bon appétit."
As they ate, the conversation flowed naturally, with both Adrian and Claire sharing stories from their lives. Adrian recounted a humorous incident from a recent business trip, making Claire laugh.
If Claire can be honest to herself, this dinner is probably the most relaxing time she had in Las Vegas. Not to mention the company she had makes it perfect.
She didn't expect to be this close to Adrian. The first time Claire met him, he had a serious expression but with time it gradually softened, and Claire could see the real Adrian. Turns out he is soft, sweet, caring, just the perfect man that every woman dreams of having. "I'll be back. I'm going to the restroom." She excuse herself.
"Of course, take your time, Claire." Adrian shoot her a smile.
Claire stood up and made her way to the ladies room. She touched up her makeup, applying a fresh coat of lipstick and smoothing out her hair. She turned to head back out.
As she walked down the hallway, someone grabbed her shoulder, making her jump. Her eyes widened in surprise, and she quickly turned around. Her expression shifted from surprise to a frown when she saw who it was. "Claire,"
"Alex," she said, her tone flat.
"Well, well," Alex said sarcastically, "it seems you have time for other men but not for me."
It seem Claire jinxed it to fast regarding this dinner is the most relaxing, turns out she was wrong.
This is the most unexpected dinner she had. From all of the restaurants in Las Vegas, why does she have to meet Alex.
Claire grew tired of this sudden encounter.
She wouldn't be surprised if one day Alex confessed to her that he actually stalked her.
Claire's frown deepened. "What are you talking about, Alex?"