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

heart skipped

filled with heavy breathing, as if Talia couldn't believe

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

voice cracked as she spoke, tears evident in

missed you so much. I thought..after

tears, her

for scaring you,

emotions poured out as she spoke, recounting the pain

"1

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

for

all this time? Why did

hesitated. "It's complicated. I'll

you one day."

voice softened. "I understand, Claire. I'm just

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

meet

"We really should, Talia."

up the phone, She had mix emotion and

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

"Good morning, everyone. I'm Claire Peterson,

a quick round of introductions to

time, Claire launched into the heart of the 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

past few years," Claire remarked, injecting a touch of

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

presentation concluded, Claire's voice rang out with

brainstorm and come up with innovative ideas for Cortex 2.0. The winning

anticipation and energy as

a while since experienced this

up the names of the groups

complied, displaying the group allocations

I will give you a week to brainstorm your ideas. I wish to see all of your innovative ideas. Good luck to all of

with a smile as she wrapped

dispersed into their groups, their voices no longer hushed

a sense of pride and happiness filling

the worst CEO, Robert" Claire said as she entered

day, Claire had been buried under a mountain of documents, signing one