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 in her

skipped

was a pause filled with heavy breathing, as if Talia couldn't believe her

lump form in her throat. "Yes, Talia,

as she spoke, tears evident

missed you so much. I

up with tears, her voice barely above

sorry for scaring

as she spoke, recounting

"1

victim, but I knew it was your car. I just I'm just not

for having

been all this time? Why did you

"It's complicated. I'll

you one day."

softened. "I understand, Claire. I'm

lost time.

should meet up

"We really should, Talia."

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

knew were capable of taking

everyone. I'm Claire Peterson, and I'm excited

round of introductions to ensure everyone

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 outlined the vision for the

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

through the room,

the presentation concluded, Claire's voice rang out

divide into groups, and each group will brainstorm and come up with innovative ideas for Cortex

anticipation and energy as employees exchanged excited glances and ideas

a while since experienced this thrilling

you please bring up the names of the groups on the screen,

her secretary, who promptly complied, displaying the group

a week to brainstorm your ideas. I wish to see all of your innovative ideas.

a smile as she

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

a sense of pride and happiness

worst CEO, Robert" Claire said

day, Claire had been buried under a mountain of