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.

against the 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

hire someone to kill Claire?" Robert

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

louder now, and his grip tightened on her

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

as he finally released her. She collapsed to the floor, gasping for breath, her hands flying to her neck

I didn't have any choice," she

"What does that even mean, Dretta?

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

level, histone deadly calm. "You ruined everything,

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

speak the truth. She feared that revealing everything

you," she finally managed to say.

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

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

for the necklace," Robert said, his voice dripping with disdain. "All of this, because of a stupid necklace. And because of you, my

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

she said, her voice barely above a whisper. "I did

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

tumed and walked out of the study, her shoulders slumped in 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 now, he was a pawn. But to become the

is at her room. She 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 moment, she will do anything to make Claire keep her secret, but Claire lied to her and