New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 106

Chapter 106 New plan

Robert stoned home, fury and frustration etched into his features. He made his way to his study room, slamming the door shut behind i

In the darkness, his anger boiled over, and he swept the documents on his desk onto the floor in a fit of rage. He ran a hand through his hair, grunting angrily. He couldn't believe that Claire had caught him. He thought his plan was foolproof, but it had gone completely haywire.

Robert paced the room, his mirel racing. He had been so close to ruining Claire's project, close to presenting a case to the stakeholders that could oust be from the CCD position, even though she held the majority of shares

But now, with Claire having uncovered his plans, he needed to devise anew strategy to being herdown. Her mocking smile haunted him, fueling his Trustration. He blamed himself for being so careless, for believing the rumors without verifying them

He should have known that a woman like Claire ist have a lot of connection despite her disappearance for three years. However, Robert did not expect Claire to make acquaintance to the Saint Laurent family.

A very powerful family in the business world.

He is annoyed that Claire outsmart him again.

"You sneaky bitch!"

Robert throw the lamp on the desk to the floor in anger

The door to his study was open, and Gretta stepped inside, tuming the lights on. The moment the room was illuminated, she could feel the palpable anger radiating from Robert.

His eyes were blazing with fury, and before firetta could even ask what was wrong, he lunged at her.

lungs. His eyes, red with rage, bored into hers. One of his hands was around

Robert

find out? It didn't take long for her to plece it

his grip tightened on her nec, making

face turned red as she struggled to get air. She nodded her lead frantically, trying to give him

eyes flashed with a mixture of fury and disgust as he finally released her. She collapsed to the floor, gasping for breath, her hands flying to her neck to soothe the aching muscles. "Why?" Robert demanded,

I didn't have any choice," she stammered, her voice barely above

spat, "What does that even

hard, her throat sore. "L... I was desperate.

level, histone deadly calm. "You ruined everything,

forgiveness. Robert showed her away, causing her to fall backward.

truth. She feared that

you," she finally managed to say. "Someone

skin crawl. "You're lying, Gretta. I low why you did it, and you still have the audacity to

moving, she could avoid

with disdain. "All of this, because

for his anger. Gretta was convenient, and he felt she needed to be taught a lesson. He leaned against his desk and pinched the bridge

sorry, Robert," she said, her voice barely above a whisper. "I did it impulsively because I couldn't stand Claire.

his frustration palpable. "Gretta don't do anything else.

needed it fast, in his mind, he compared the situation to a game of chess. Right now, he was a pawn. But to become the queen, be needed to

tell Robert about what she did, Gretta even begged Claire which she never done before but