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

skipped a

heavy breathing, as if Talia couldn't believe her ears. "I can't believe it. You're

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

she spoke, tears evident in

so much. I thought..after

tears, her voice barely above a

sorry for scaring you,

emotions poured out as she spoke, recounting the pain of losing Claire

"1

to search for you, Claire. The police couldn't identify the victim, but I

Talia for having faith in

this time? Why

hesitated. "It's complicated. I'll

you one day."

"I understand, Claire. I'm just

on lost time. Claire listened intently, grateful for the chance

should meet

"We really should, Talia."

had mix emotion and in

with faces she knew were capable of taking on the big project ahead. As she stepped in, the

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

began, making a quick round of introductions to ensure everyone felt

tirelessly the previous night and explained the details of

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

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

concluded, Claire's voice rang

each group will brainstorm and come up with innovative ideas for Cortex 2.0. The winning idea

anticipation and energy as employees exchanged excited

been a while since experienced this

please bring up the names of the

secretary, who promptly complied, displaying the group

schedule, I will give you a week to brainstorm your ideas. I wish to see

with a smile as she wrapped up

longer

sense of pride and happiness filling

You really are the worst CEO,

mountain of documents, signing one after another, barely taking