New beginning: Billionaire love story (Claire and Alex)
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.

In an instant, he showed 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 was around her neck, the other pinning her shoulder to the wall, preventing her from wriggling free. Detta's eyes widened in terror. She could barely breathe, let alone speak.

"Did you hire someone to kill Claire?" Robert demanded, his voice a low, dangerous growl.

Gretta's mind raced. How did he replace out? It didn't take long for her to plece it together, Claire must have told him.

"Answer me!" Robert's voice was louder now, and his grip tightened on her nec, making it even harder for her to breathe.

Gretta's face turned red as she struggled to get air. She nodded her lead frantically, trying to give him an answer.

Robert's eyes flashed with a 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. "Why?" Robert demanded, his voice still seething with anger

Gretta looked up at him, her eyes filled with fear. "L. I didn't have any choice," she stammered, her voice barely above a whisper.

No choice?" Robert spat, "What does that even mean, Dretta? You tried to kill someone!"

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

Robert squatted down to her level, histone deadly calm. "You ruined everything, Gretta."

On herlees, Gretta sobbed, "I'm 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 her. "Why did you do it, Gretta?" he demanded.

Gretta remained silent, too terrified to speak the truth. She feared that revealing everything would only male him angrier.

"I wanted to help you," she finally managed to say. "Someone needs to teach Claire a lesson."

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

Gretta stayed still, hoping that by not moving, she could avoid provoking him further. She was desperate to prevent any escalation

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

In Robert's mind, 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 nose, trying to calm himself.

Gretta slowly stood up; her head bowed. "I'm sorry, Robert," she said, her voice barely above a whisper. "I did it impulsively because I couldn't stand Claire. She's ruined our family."

Robert sighed, his frustration palpable. "Gretta don't do anything else. Let me handle Claire."

Gretta nodded, tears still streaming down her face. "Tinderstand," she said, and then she 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 queen, be needed to get to the other side of the board. That's what he intended to do.

Gretta let out a loud scream once she 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 now, Robert found out, Gretta becoming anuous that she won't be involve in any of his plans,

"Claire, you bite!" Gretta screech with much barred.

She took her phone from the table and dialed her phone number, but she doesn't answer. Getta listed her palms in anger and tossed her phone to the best Gotta starting in feel anxious, she couldn't just sit still even though Robert told him to not do anything, but Gretta wanted her revenge. She wants Clabela salle ja ke she did. She doesn't desere in live polite,

In the midst of her funnell, tietäten temember the woman Clalte met the other day at the store. She has a feeling that the woman doesn't like, Claire and vice whatstud wum...!II

Taking lar phone from the bed, she dialed a private investigator.

"Hello, what cant help you will?"

Makeit sat at his chair thinking about his next plan

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with his site situation, he needs to keep eye on her to make sure she will not pull this stunt again. He couldn't afford to lose because this is the only last plans he Togin name, trust was a luntary he couldn't afford, not porn with his wife.

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