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Just because I pointed out the mistakes in the intern’s proposal at the meeting, which could cost the company millions, she felt embarrassed, cried and made a scene in front of the CEO’s fiancé, saying she wanted to resign.
Without hesitation, my fiancé stormed into the office and demanded, “Can’t you say it privately? Iris is young and sensitive, why embarrass her in public? Don’t forget her dad is a major shareholder in the company. I’ll give you two options.”
“First, I promoted Iris and gave her a raise. You will be her assistant. I can promise to announce it officially to you.”
“Secondly, if you continue to act like you’re better than everyone else, we’re breaking up.”
Seeing me silent, he raised his eyebrows and snorted, “I knew you wouldn’t miss the chance to announce our relationship.”
“Now you give the office to Iris…”
The next moment, I interrupted lightly, “Sorry, I’ll choose option two.”
“But I quit on my own initiative. I also wish you and Iris a lifetime of happiness and early birth of a noble child!”
“Monica Owens, do you know what you’re talking about!”
Bradley Doyle suddenly rushed over from his desk and interrogated me, the usually calm him was out of control for the first time.
repeated softly, “I quit, we’re done.”
With that, I ignored him and started packing up my things.
I’ve been here since the company was founded, I’ve used this office for many years, and I have a lot of stuff.
I put the thermos, blanket, etc. into the box, and organized work documents.
These are all the projects I was in charge of, many clients recognized me and wanted to collaborate, but I couldn’t follow through to the end.
Bradley stared at my actions, his tone a bit cold.
“Monica, you’re already 28, it wasn’t easy to reach the position of vice president.”
“The job market is so tough right now, are you really going to be so stubborn?”
I didn’t say anything, just printed out the resignation letter and signed my name on it.
Bradley’s brows furrowed even tighter, his face darkened frighteningly.
At that moment, intern Iris Poole walked over with coffee in hand, giving me a cautious glance.
“Brady, is Nica blaming me and trying to force me out by resigning on purpose? Brady, don’t make it difficult. Nica is the veteran of the company. If I leave, I leave.”
Her eyes were red and filled with tears.
Bradley’s hesitation in his eyes disappeared instantly, leaving only his strong displeasure towards me.
“Monica, I gave you all the steps, why haven’t you taken action yet? Do you think the company can’t function without you?”
“Wanna quit, huh? Sure, I approved it!”
He coldly snatched the resignation letter, quickly signed his name, and threw it at me.
“Now that you’re no longer an employee of the company, grab your stuff and get out.”
Seeing his indifferent look, I felt a twinge of bitterness in my heart.
I met Bradley University when I was poor and focused on studying. But I was mocked by classmates in the same class.
Bradley always had my back, defended me from rumors, and even took me out to dinner, pursuing me.
In four years of college, he was always gentle with me. After graduation, we started a business together and went through the toughest days side by side.
We agreed that we would get married once the company was stable.
Until Iris’s father bought a large stake and got her an internship, everything changed.
Iris was lazy at work, made mistakes often. I just pointed it out for her to correct, then Bradley would warn me personally, “Don’t bully the newbies.”
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meeting.
I argued based on reason, always thinking about the company, but he kept siding with Iris and putting me in a difficult position.
Now, just because I mentioned Iris at the meeting, he used emotions to pressure me to step aside.
It looks like I should have let go a long time ago.
Just as I left the company, it started drizzling. And of course, I forgot to bring an umbrella.
The raindrops hit my body, feeling bone–chilling cold.
I wanted to take a taxi, but found out I only had fifty cents left, couldn’t even afford the fare.
Over the years, Bradley used the excuse of saving money for marriage to make me hand over my salary.
In order to prevent me from spending too much money, he had to approve anything over ten bucks.
One time, I just bought myself a cup of coffee to wake up, and he called me vain and materialistic, saying I didn’t drink the free tap water and insisted on drinking coffee.
But he was very generous to Iris, he even took a photo of the Mermaid’s Tear necklace worth two million for her last week.
Love or not love, it’s really obvious.
I gave a bitter smile and walked back home in the rain.
Back at our place with Bradley, just about to change clothes when I opened the door and saw Bradley, who never cooks, wearing an apron and cooking for Iris in the kitchen.
“Little greedy cat, you stand obediently by the side, I guarantee the dishes I made today will suit your taste.”
“Oh really? My mouth is quite picky.”
The two of them were joking around as if no one else was around, creating a warm and harmonious atmosphere.
The next moment, Iris noticed me and said with a smile, “Nica, Brady is making sweet and sour spare ribs for me, you came back just in time!”
Bradley said lightly, “Iris, I only made enough food for the two of us, not for someone else.”
I knew he was watching me, but I just ignored him and kept my head down to change my shoes.
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Bradley furrowed his brows, then raised an eyebrow at me.
“Monica, since you’re back, I’m sure you know you were wrong.”
“As long as you apologize to Iris for this morning, I won’t pursue the matter. I can also reserve the position in the company for you.”
He was all “Iris” in his eyes, didn’t even notice my wet clothes and hair from the rain, let alone worry about me catching a cold.
Looking at his aloof appearance, I just felt cold. No matter how good two people used to be, they eventually drifted apart.
I still didn’t respond, walked past him, and went to the balcony to collect the clothes..
Bradley was ignored by me a few times, couldn’t bear it, and was about to speak.
At that moment, Iris was walking over with a bowl of soup, and she deliberately bumped into me, pretending to be in pain and then fell to the ground, getting soup all over herself!
“Ouch! Nica, even if you hold a grudge against me, there’s no need to be like this, right?”
She fell to the ground, holding her burnt hand, tears streaming down her face.
This is Iris‘ usual way of provoking Bradley and me. At work, she always pretends to work late into the night, saying I deliberately mistreat her, or she splashes water on herself and says I got angry at her.
I used to not bother arguing with her, but this time, I didn’t want to let her have the upper hand.
Didn’t she used to say that I bullied her?
Then I did as she wished.
I picked up the plate on the table and poured the freshly cooked vegetables on Iris before she could even stand up.
Greasy soup dripped from her hair, Iris screamed in terror, tears streaming down her face.
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Bradley rushed over and pushed me aside, shouting angrily, “Monica, are you crazy? Why do you always pick on Iris! You really disappoint me…”
I gave a wry smile and said, “Disappointing, but great! We won’t have to deal with each other when we’re old and gray.”
Bradley turned pale with anger.
At that time, Iris was crying her eyes out, so he had to take her to the hospital.
The house finally quieted down when the living room door slammed shut.
I let out a sigh, and it felt like some obsession in my heart was gradually dissipating.
Bradley, we’re done.
Thinking about it, I quickly took out my phone and called the HR department of the top company in the industry, the Starlight Group.
“I accepted your company’s invitation.”
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