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.

Claire exclaimed, her surprise evident

skipped a

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

lump form in her throat. "Yes,

voice cracked as she spoke, tears evident

you so much. I

up with tears, her voice barely above

sorry for

out as she spoke, recounting

"1

identify the victim, but I knew it was your car.

for

time? Why did you

"It's complicated.

you one day."

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

up on lost time. Claire

should meet

"We really should, Talia."

Claire hung up the phone, She had mix emotion and in disbelief

bustling meeting room, filled with faces she knew were capable of taking on the big project ahead.

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

quick round of introductions to ensure everyone felt

launched into the heart of the matter. She displayed the presentation she had worked on tirelessly the previous night and explained the details

Claire remarked, injecting a touch of humor into her tone. "It's quite funny

room,

concluded, Claire's voice

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

buzzed with anticipation and energy as employees exchanged excited glances and ideas

while since

names

who promptly complied, displaying the

we are in a tight schedule, I will give you a week to brainstorm your ideas. I wish

with a smile as she

voices no longer hushed

them go, a sense of pride and happiness filling

worst CEO, Robert" Claire said as she entered

buried under a mountain of