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.

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 to the wall, preventing her from

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

long for her

Robert's voice was louder now, and his grip tightened on her nec, making it even

get air. She nodded her lead frantically, trying to

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.

him, her eyes filled with fear. "L. I didn't have any choice," she

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

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

histone deadly calm. "You

she pleaded for his forgiveness. Robert showed her away, causing her to fall backward. He stood up, towering over her. "Why did you

to speak the truth. She

wanted to help you," she finally managed to say.

I low why you did it, and you still have the audacity to lie

that by not moving, she could avoid provoking him further. She was desperate to

disdain. "All of this, because of a stupid

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

voice barely above a whisper. "I did it

don't

defeat. Robert stood still for a while, deep in thought. He needed a new plan, and he needed it fast, in his mind, he compared the situation to a game of chess. Right

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