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.

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

hire someone to kill Claire?" Robert demanded, his voice

raced. How did he find out? It didn't take long for her to

now, and his grip tightened on her nec, making it even harder for her

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

the floor, gasping for breath, her hands flying to her neck to soothe the aching muscles. "Why?" Robert demanded, his

up at him, her eyes filled with fear. "L. I didn't have any choice," she stammered, her voice barely above

even mean, Dretta? You

"L... I was desperate. Claire.....she was going

down to her level, histone

Robert, I'm so sorry."Tears streamed down her face as she pleaded for his forgiveness. Robert showed her away, causing her

too terrified to speak the truth. She feared that revealing everything would only

help you," she finally managed to say. "Someone needs to teach Claire a

skin crawl. "You're lying, Gretta. I low why

stayed still, hoping that by not moving, she could avoid provoking him

said, his voice dripping with disdain. "All of this, because of a stupid necklace. And because of you, my plan is

he felt she needed to be taught a lesson. He leaned against his desk and

her voice barely above a whisper. "I did it impulsively because I couldn't stand Claire. She's ruined

palpable. "Gretta don't do

he needed it fast, in his mind, he compared the situation to a game of

she never done before but at that moment, she will do anything to make Claire keep her secret, but Claire lied to her and now, Robert found out, Gretta