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.

her surprise evident in her

heart skipped

as if Talia couldn't believe her ears. "I can't believe it.

in her throat. "Yes, Talia, I'm

cracked as she spoke, tears evident in

you so much. I thought..after the

tears, her voice barely above a

sorry for

out as she spoke, recounting the pain

"1

the victim,

for having faith in

this time? Why did you disappear

"It's

you one day."

understand, Claire. I'm just glad you're

up on lost time. Claire

should meet up

"We really should, Talia."

said their goodbyes, Claire hung up the phone, She had mix emotion and in

filled with faces she knew were capable of taking on the big project ahead. As she stepped in, the loud buzz of conversation gradually

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

quick round of introductions

previous night and explained the details of her plan for Cortex 2.0. The room listened attentively

of you know, we haven't seen significant development in our technologies over the past few years," Claire remarked, injecting a touch of humor into her tone. "It's quite funny for a technology and software company

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

Claire's voice rang out

will brainstorm

and energy as employees exchanged excited glances and

a while since experienced

names

asked her secretary, who promptly complied, displaying

brainstorm your ideas. I wish

a smile as she wrapped up

into their groups, their voices no longer

them go, a sense

worst CEO, Robert" Claire said as she entered her

Claire had been buried under a mountain of