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

skipped a

with heavy breathing, as if Talia couldn't believe her ears.

in her

cracked as she spoke, tears evident

missed you so much. I

eyes welled up with tears, her voice barely

for

poured out as she spoke, recounting the pain

"1

victim, but I knew it was your car.

Talia for having faith in

have you been all this time?

"It's complicated. I'll

you one day."

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

lost time. Claire

meet up

"We really should, Talia."

the phone, She had

taking on the big project ahead. As she stepped in, the loud buzz

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

of introductions to ensure everyone

presentation she had worked on tirelessly the previous night and explained

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

the room, indicating that

the presentation concluded, 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

energy as employees exchanged

a while since experienced this

up the names of the groups

asked her secretary, who promptly complied, displaying the group

will give you a week to brainstorm your ideas.

a smile as she wrapped

employees dispersed into their groups, their voices no longer hushed but filled with animated discussions

a sense of pride and happiness filling

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

the day, Claire had been buried under a mountain of documents,