Chapter 108 Banish him
Bee herlight Claire made a stop at eat the bext day. She walked briskdy
uongh the familiar hallway, her mind rating
a with everything she needed to
Arriving at Jack’s ultice, she knocked on the door
“Come in,” Jack’s soothing voice called out from inde
Qui pished the door open and greeted pack with a wari smilli
Jack looked up from his desk, his face lighting up as he saw Claire. “Clair, what a pleasant prices,” he said, restoring to the court
Claire settled herself on the couch, and pack stood up from his chale, moving smile “are you here to ask for another favor?” he added jokingly.
Con the couch across from her “What do we this pleasure to
Claire laged lightly. “Not today, but maybe another time,” she replied, then her tone becoming serinos. “Factually came to tell you Jack’s calm espersion shifted to one of curiosity. “What is it, claire?” he asked, Irating in slightly
mething important
claire took a deep breath. “It’s about the collaboration Metacostex was supposed to live with IP and the rice of corteran,” she began.
Jack nodded, listening intently. “Yes, I’ve heard about the project. It sounded promising ”
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Claire continued, “Well, that collaboration is no longer happening. Mr. Rodriguez informed us that be wiped our project from another sours Jack’s eyebrows shot up in surprise. “They’re partnering with Venus instead, right? Dread about it in the news.
Calce nodded. She took a deep breath. “Yes, exactly. It turns not someone bom inside our company leaked the information to our mal
Jack leaned forward, his interest piqued. “Who could it be?” he asked, his voice low and senous.
“Robert Robertson,” Claire replied.
Jack’s eyes widened, and the wrinkles on his face became more pronounced as he scrunched his face in disbelief. “Are you sure? This is serious matter, Claire it true.” he asked, struggling to process the information.
Claire nodded. “Everything is true, Jack
Jacksbook fushead slowly, still in shock “I can hardly believe it. Why would Robert do that? hat he the one who wants Metacontra?”
Claire shrugged, her frustration evident. “I don’t understand it either. When I first came back, Robert was doing everything he could to keep his CEO position. Now.
he’s given the information about Cortex 2.0 to our dive
Jack’s confusion deepened. “Do you have any proof? This is a serious accusation, Claire” he asked, needing something concrete to grasp onto
Claire nodded again. “Don’t worry. I won’t accused him without proot. All the evidence is in my office. If you want to see it, you can ask Matthew forit.
Jackat back in his chair, rubbing his temples as he tried to make sense of the situation. “This is unbelievable. Robert has always been ambitious, but this—this is beyond anything I could have imagined.”
Jack raised an eyebrow, “You came here early, Claire. Are you planning to go somewhere?”
“I’m attending a business forum in New York,” she replied. “While I am away, Matthew will be in charge
Jack’s expression tumed serious. “The matter with Robert needs to be sorted out quicly, Claire.”
agree,” Claire said, her voice resolute. “The stakeholders need to be informed about this situation ”
Jack nodded. “Absolutely, Once you are back from the forum, we should arrange a meeting right away. I will handle it.”
Claire took a deep breath, contemplating Jack’s suggestion. “Claire, what do you expect from this meeting?” Jack asked, leaning forward slightly.
Claire was quiet for a moment, thinking deeply “want Robert to be banish from Metacortex,” she said finally. “He needs to sell his shares. I don’t want anything to do with him again.”
Jack nodded thoughtfully. “That sounds like a solid plan. We can’t let his actions undermine the company any further.”
Claire agreed, “Exactly. His presence here has been nothing but toxic.”
Jack leaned back in his chair, crossing his arms. “If you want to banished Robert, you need to make a strong case for why Robert’s departure is necessary for the future of Metacortex.
mow. I will prepare everything
Lisa sat on the edge of her bed in her mother’s house, her plone clutched tightly in her hand. She had beencalling Alex repeatedly, but every call went straight to voicemail Hermother, watching from the doorway, mlled her eyes in exasperation.
“Lisa, you’re bring dramatic,” her mother said, her voice tinged with annoyance
List looked up, her brow fumowed in frustration. “Mam, I have to do this, I need to get alexback,” she said, defending her actions.
Hr mother crossed her arms over her chest and raised an eyebrow at her daughter. “This isn’t the way to do it,” she said my “I keep calling and texting lam, you’ll just look desperate. And trust me, men don’t like that.”
Lisa teosed, her auricly evident “but what am I supposed to do just sit here and wast?
“Yes” depindler replied, modding “Il Alexurally cares about you, he’ll come around chasing him will only push hums tuuther away.”
Tha sighed, ferling Irrlplei I just don’t understand why he’s ignoting me. What it he’saally done with
tentuother malked over anot sat besiddet
Comber shoulder. “Alex is playing foot in get, honey.”
Lisa scotted in disbelief as she tossed her phone on the table, “Playing hand to get? What do you Haluk Lam? A card game
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