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.

her lungs. His eyes, red with rage, bored into hers. One of his hands was

kill Claire?" Robert demanded, his voice

take long

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

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

to the floor, gasping for breath, her hands

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

does that even mean, Dretta? You tried to kill

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

squatted down to her 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 her to fall backward. He stood up, towering over

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

you," she finally managed to

low why you did

could avoid provoking

dripping with disdain. "All of this, because of a stupid

Gretta was convenient, and he felt she needed to be taught a lesson.

barely above a whisper. "I did it impulsively because I couldn't stand Claire.

"Gretta don't

stood still for a while, deep in thought. He needed a new plan, and he needed

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