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.

wall with such force that the air was knocked out of her lungs. His eyes, red with rage, bored into hers. One of his hands was around her neck, the other pinning her shoulder

you hire someone to kill Claire?" Robert demanded, his voice a low, dangerous

out? It didn't take long for her to plece it together, Claire must

louder now, and his grip tightened on her

she struggled to get air. She nodded her lead frantically, trying to

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, his voice

filled with fear. "L. I didn't have

Robert spat, "What does that even mean, Dretta? You

swallowed hard, her throat sore. "L... I was desperate. Claire.....she was going to ruin

histone deadly calm. "You ruined

"I'm sorry, Robert, I'm so sorry."Tears streamed down her face as she pleaded for his forgiveness. Robert showed her away, causing her to fall backward. He stood up, towering over her. "Why did you do

She feared that revealing everything would only male

she finally managed to say.

sound making Gretta's skin crawl. "You're lying, Gretta. I low why you did it, and you

that by not moving, she could avoid provoking him further.

his voice dripping with disdain. "All of

Robert's mind, he needed a target 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 of his nose, trying

stood up; her head bowed. "I'm sorry, Robert," she said, her voice barely above a whisper. "I did it impulsively because I couldn't stand

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

needed it fast, in his mind, he compared the situation to a game of chess. Right now,

couldn't believe that Claire told Robert about it, she promised her to not tell Robert about what she did, Gretta even begged Claire which she never done before but at that