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

skipped a

heavy breathing, as if Talia couldn't

form in her throat. "Yes, Talia,

she spoke, tears evident

much. I thought..after

tears,

for scaring

spoke, recounting the pain of losing

"1

search for you, Claire. The police couldn't identify the victim, but I knew it was your car. I

Talia for having faith in

time? Why

hesitated. "It's complicated.

you one day."

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

for hours, catching up on lost time.

should meet

"We really should, Talia."

said their goodbyes, Claire hung up the phone, She had

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

quick round of introductions to ensure everyone

time, Claire launched into the heart of the matter. She displayed the presentation she had worked on tirelessly the previous night and

years," Claire remarked, injecting a touch of humor into her tone. "It's quite funny for a technology and software company

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

concluded, Claire's voice rang out

divide into groups, and each group will brainstorm and come

with anticipation and energy as employees exchanged excited glances

since

names of the groups

her secretary, who promptly complied, displaying the group

we are in a tight schedule, I will give you a week to brainstorm your ideas. I wish to see all of your innovative ideas. Good luck to all

a smile as she wrapped up

groups, their voices no longer hushed but filled with animated discussions and brainstorming

sense of pride

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

Claire had been buried under a mountain of