Don’t Fall for the Billionaire Lover
Chapter 761

Connor had been up to his ears in work lately. As the new CEO, he was eager to roll out DreamMaker, but things weren't exactly going according to plan. Claire may have exited the company, but her loyalists were still lurking around, making sure Connor felt their presence at every turn.

The DreamMaker Al project wasn't just any old venture; Connor had been nurturing this idea for years. It was a groundbreaking initiative that aimed to push the boundaries of healthcare, technology, microchips, and even aerospace. It was a bold blueprint for the future of Sartori Corporation.

If Connor could get it off the ground, it would mean big changes for the company. It would shake things up, pushing aside the industries where Claire still had her claws. But, of course, making waves meant stepping on some toes, especially those of powerful investors. Everyone knew Connor was a whiz in the business world. If he pulled this off, Sartori Corporation could soon be rubbing shoulders with the big international players. But, given the personal stakes involved, most people weren't thrilled with the idea.

No one dared to openly oppose Connor, though. After all, he was at the helm now, and he had a knack for knowing everyone's dirty laundry. The shareholders, all in a huddle, came up with a reason to delay: the project was vital for Sartori Corporation's future. They needed buy-in from other major family-run businesses that were intertwined with theirs.

If the other three powerhouse families could jump on board and invest at least thirty percent in the project, they'd have the green light to proceed. But that was easier said than done. The Sartori family was top dog among the Eldridge Elites, with the other families usually taking their lead.

The Gilbert and Nagel families had their business ties tightly woven with the Sartori family. The Gilberts had always rooted for Connor, while the Nagels backed Claire. As for the elusive Shaw family, they were a different breed-always doing their own thing.

In just two days, Sartori Corporation

was set to host an informal

get-together, inviting the four major families to hash out the project plan. This was all part of Connor's strategy. The DreamMaker Al

project could be a boon for thel

varied industries too. If he could win them over, it would give the project a serious boost. But if they got stuck in their old ways or let personal grudges get in the way, Connor knew he'd be in for a rough ride.

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With both Chloe and Connor caught up in their own worlds, it felt like an eternity since they'd last crossed paths. Chloe would come home late, and Connor would be even later.. Luckily, Chloe sometimes swung by Sartori Corporation for lunch. They'd steal a moment to grab a bite and catch up. But with Connor tied up in meetings these past few days, Chloe hadn't bumped into him. It had been two days since her last visit.

By 7 p.m., Connor finally emerged from yet another meeting, feeling worn out. He sank into his office chair, gazing out the floor-to-ceiling windows The city lights sprawled out like a glowing tapestry below. The twinkling lights looked like falling stars, and the QUEEN sign across the way blazed like the brightest star in the sky, casting its own special light across the night.

QUEEN's headquarters stood tall across from Sartori Tower. Just four years ago, it wasn't even there, but now it was a city landmark, like a beacon watching over the endless buzz of the city that never sleeps.