Chapter 10 No going back

Robert stormed into his house, his face a mask of anger and frustration. The news of Pedro's firing and the sale of his shares to Claire had left him seething. He went to his study and swept his arm across the table, sending documents crashing to the floor. He was furious with Claire's actions as well as Pedro’s betrayal. “That bastard.” His wife cautiously entered the room. “Robert, what was that noise?” she asked softly. Robert's temper flared, and he snapped, “Just leave me alone!” “I heard Claire is back.” To make matters worse, his wife mentioned Claire's return, probing for information. “How did she manage to come back, Robert?” Robert's glare was enough to make his wife flinch. Without another word, she retreated from the room, closing the door quietly behind her. Alone in his study, Robert paced back and forth, his mind consumed with thoughts of Claire and the precarious situation at Metacortex. Meanwhile, Claire, who is in her studies, is currently coming up with