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.

hers. One of his hands was around her neck, the other

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

didn't take long

was louder now, and his grip tightened

she struggled to get air. She

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

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

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

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

squatted down to her level, histone deadly calm. "You

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

remained silent, too terrified to speak the truth. She feared that revealing everything

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

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

not moving, she could avoid provoking him further. She

"All of this, because of a stupid necklace. And because of

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

slowly stood up; her head bowed. "I'm sorry, Robert," she said, her voice barely above a whisper. "I did it impulsively because

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

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 queen, be needed to get to the other side of the board. That's what he

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