New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 362 Surprise Her

Robert Robertson's blood ran cold as he heard Eligos say those words, but he forced himself to keep his face steady. No way was he going to let Eligos see just how scared he was. His jaw clenched, and his fists balled at his sides as rage bubbled beneath the surface. His whole body felt like it was vibrating with anger. "This isn't a joke, Eligos!" Robert's voice was strained, frustration clear in every word. "What the hell is going on here?"

Eligos, lounging in his chair, just laughed. It was a low, mocking sound like he found Robert's outburst hilarious. "Calm down," Eligos said, a smirk tugging at the corners of his mouth. "I'm only joking."

Robert's face twisted, clearly unimpressed. He glared at Eligos, his patience rapidly wearing thin. "I'm tired of your stupid games. Get serious for once, will you?"

Eligos's amusement faded in an instant. His expression went ice-cold as he leaned forward, placing both hands flat on the table between them. His eyes narrowed dangerously, and when he spoke, his voice was low and chilling, the kind that sent a shiver racing down Robert's spine.

"You need to understand something, Robert. This is how I work. If you don't like it, you're free to walk away." He paused, letting the weight of his words sink in before adding, "But don't ever talk to me like that again."

Robert froze, his bravado evaporating. Slowly, he retracted his hands from the table and swallowed the lump forming in his throat. He looked down, avoiding Eligos's piercing gaze. "I just want the job done," Robert mumbled, voice barely above a whisper. "I've waited long enough."

Eligos leaned back in his chair, crossing his arms over his chest. He looked at Robert with an unsettling calm, like a predator playing with its prey. "Tell me something, Robert," Eligos said casually. "Are you afraid of me?"

Robert's lips parted, but no sound came out at first. Then, quietly, he muttered, "No."

"Then why aren't you looking at me?" Eligos tilted his head, daring Robert to meet his gaze.

With a shaky breath, Robert lifted his eyes slowly to meet Eligos's. The man's stare was unwavering, intense. After a tense few seconds, Eligos stood up from his chair, never breaking eye contact. He loomed over Robert, his presence heavy and suffocating. "I'll get the job done," Eligos said, his tone now a promise. "Especially when it comes to the person who ruined my family."

Robert blinked, feeling his heart skip a beat. His voice wavered as he asked, "What's the plan?"

Eligos smiled, but there was no warmth in it. He began pacing slowly, his hands clasped behind his back. "I'm thinking... a surprise attack. Catch Claire Peterson off guard. That's the only way to take someone like her down."

Robert furrowed his brow, trying to piece together what Eligos was saying. "A surprise attack? How?"

mischievous smirk creeping onto his face. He moved to Robert's side and casually

his own. "What do

about to share his grand wisdom. "Led her to capture the wrong

upper hand. She'll be running around, trying to find out who is the person she is running after, getting more and more tired, more and more frustrated. Eventually, she'll give up or make a

swallowed hard, his skin prickling with

again. "And when she's on the

shifted uncomfortably in his seat, his mind racing. He knew Claire was smart, maybe even smarter than Eligos gave her credit for. But

me to do?" Robert

to do is be yourself. Act normal. Don't be suspicious, and definitely don't give anything away. If you do that, this plan

though doubt gnawed at the edges of his mind. "And if

smile returned, sharp

him, but something about this whole plan made his

does, we'll deal

room felt like it had dropped

was screaming at him that this was dangerous, that he was in way over his head. But he also knew there was no turning back now. Not after

mind.

This was his mess,

smart, but she's only human. She can be broken, just like anyone

me, by

his being was screaming at him to

But he couldn't.

Not now.

into his pants pockets, his demeanor shifting. "Well, Robert," he said casually, "I think we've covered everything. You'll see me soon enough." Without warning, Eligos snapped his fingers, the sharp sound echoing in the dim room. Robert's eyes widened in panic, but before he could react, a heavy bag