New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 10

Chapter 10 No going back

Robert stormed into his house, his face a mask of anger and frustration. The news of Pedro's firing and the sale of his shares to Claire had left him seething

He went to his study and swept his arm across the table, sending documents crashing t

He was furious with Claire's actions as well as Pedro's betrayal.

"That bastard."

the floor. to the

His wife cautiously entered the room. "Robert, what was that noise?" she asked softly.

Robert's temper flared, and he snapped, "Just leave me alone!"

"I heard Claire is back."

To make matters worse, his wife mentioned Claire's return, probing for information.

"How did she manage to come back, Robert?"

Robert's glare was enough to make his wife flinch. Without another word, she retreated from the room, closing the door quietly behind

her

Alone in his study, Robert paced back and forth, his mind consumed with thoughts of Claire and the precarious situation at Metacortex.

Meanwhile, Claire, who is in her studies, is currently coming up with a plan to create new software. For 3 years, Cortex software has never had a significant update.

For three y years, the company had stagnated under Robert's leadership, with minimal updates to the Cortex software. She knew if she didn't show up, Metacortex would soon face bankruptcy and all that hard work go to waste.

Her focus shifted to the task at hand: creating Cortex 2.0. It was time to revolutionize the software and bring Metacortex back to the forefront of the industry.

As she brainstormed ideas, her phone rang, interrupting her thoughts. Without bothering to check the caller ID, she answered, only to be met with a familiar voice.

"Hello?"

"Claire is this really you?" Talia's voice quivered with disbelief.

surprise evident in her

heart skipped a

was a pause filled with heavy breathing, as if Talia couldn't believe her ears. "I can't

in her throat.

she spoke, tears evident in her

much. I

up with tears, her voice barely above

for scaring

as she spoke, recounting the pain of losing Claire

"1

tried to search for you, Claire. The police couldn't identify the victim, but I knew it was your

Talia for having faith

have you been all this time? Why did

hesitated. "It's complicated.

you one day."

Claire.

time.

meet up

"We really should, Talia."

the phone, She had mix emotion and in disbelief that

meeting room, filled with faces she knew were capable of taking on

everyone with a warm, "Good morning, everyone. I'm Claire Peterson, and I'm excited to inform this project with

a quick round of introductions to ensure everyone felt

the matter. She displayed the presentation she had worked on tirelessly the previous night and explained the details of her plan for Cortex 2.0. The room listened attentively as she

the past few years," Claire remarked, injecting a touch of humor into her tone. "It's quite funny for a

agreement rippled through the room, indicating that Claire's observation resonated with

Claire's voice rang out

fun part. We're going to divide into groups, and each group will brainstorm and come up with innovative ideas for Cortex 2.0. The winning idea

and energy as employees

since experienced this thrilling

you please bring up the names of

her secretary, who promptly complied, displaying the group allocations for everyone

to brainstorm your ideas. I wish to see all of your innovative ideas. Good luck

said with a smile as

employees dispersed into their groups, their voices no longer

them go, a sense of pride and

was right. You really are the worst CEO, Robert" Claire said

been buried under a mountain of documents,