New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 94

Chapter 94. A needle in a haystack

Claire stared at the news on her computer screen, dumbfounded

She never expected to see that HP and Venus AMD had made an official partnership.

Her thoughts was racing with an overwhelming sense of betrayal from Mr. Rodriguez, and the news that Hip had released instantly felt like a slap in the face, When Mr. Rodriguez had proposed a partnership to her, he hadn't rushed to announce it to the press. He'd said he wanted to make it a surprise. Tums out, it is differnt from what he'd promised

Claire scoffed, a mix of disbelief and anger bubbling inside her. She looked up at Sandra, who stood nearby.

"Is this really happening? Did they toy with us?" Claire asked, referring to Hp..

Sandra hesitated, unsure of how to respond. Before she could muster a reply, Claire cut her off with a sharp breath.

"This is not what I imagined," Claire muttered to herself, her fingers scrolling down the news feed in a desperate search for more information.

She stopped at one particular headline and cliclued on it, feeling a knot tighten in her stomach. The article featured a video of Venus AMD launching their new software.

Claire already had a bad feeling about it, but she clicked on the video.

Her heart fell as she watched.

The project Venus AMD was presenting was identical to her own. The ideas, the details, everything was exactly what she had discussed with her team.

"Am seeing things?" she whispered, trying to make sense of the situation.

Sandra, still standing nearby, noticed the change in Claire's demeanor, "What's wrong?" she asked, concerned lacing her voor

replied, her voice tensed, eyes still trained on

shock "It can't be. That's our

Sandia, berface set in

Now."

any questions, the immediately made her way out of Claire's office to gather

steady herself

her and talk badly about her behind her back She

the team was already

in the room

apologize for interrupting your work but there is something more significant

tumed to Sandra. "Sandca, please

video. The room fell into a hushed silence as everyone watched, Claire observed their faces closely. noting every

of the employees spoke up.

"This doesn't make any sense,

held up her hand to silence the growing chatter. "He has terminated our contract before it even started," she began, her voice steady but heated with frustration. "They've announced an official collaboration with Venus AMD. What caught my attention is how Mr. Rodriguez

stillness in the room. Claire studied their expressions, searching

need to know who leaked our information to Venus AMD and if one of you involve in any of this" she said, her gaze piercing

Cortex 2.0 is confidential and

the details and the idea. So, I am asking if any of

with surprised, shocked, contusion and worried. None of them leaked the information even to their coworkers, especially to an outsider. Mums of confusion rippled

I assure you we wouldn't do such thing."A hint of nervousness was visible

employer chimed in. "We all know how important and confidential

crossed her arms over her chest, her eyes narrowing trust you all, but if anyone here is lying and

fell silent again, but this time the silence was more tense, almost

involved. But there was no hint of lying. They all turned back to Claire as