Reserved Seat, Broken Promise, New Crown Novel

The next morning , I arrived at the company promptly at nine . The administrative staff avoided my gaze cautiously .. My assistant brought over a cup of coffee , hesitating before speaking . " Speak , " I said , flipping open today's schedule . " Mr. Sullivan hasn't arrived yet , " she whispered . " Miss Ray took the morning off - said she's not feeling well . " I nodded . "Have all party reimbursement forms ready by three this afternoon . " " Yes , Director Sanderson . " I took a sip of coffee , the bitterness sharp on my tongue , keeping me alert .

Grant used to tease me , saying unsweetened coffee was self - inflicted punishment . Now I welcomed the bitterness , it kept me awake and focused . It wasn't until ten that Grant arrived , rushing in , his face drawn and eyes shadowed with dark circles . He froze when he saw me . " Natalie , you ... " " Mr. Sullivan , " I interrupted , " This is the party expense summary for your signature . Also , regarding the ' loan ' you mentioned last night , please submit a written application through proper financial procedures .

" He snatched the documents , fingers tightening until the edges creased . " Do we have to talk like this ? " he muttered , low . " Or what ? " I smiled . 興起 " Do you expect me to pretend I know nothing , keep managing everything for you , and quietly watch . you and Miss Ray walk hand in hand , maybe even prepare gifts for your child in the future ? " His face darkened , and he exhaled sharply . " Let's hold a meeting this afternoon . We need to talk properly . " " Fine . " I turned to leave , but he called after me . " Natalie ...

" Chapter 5 55.56 % " That diamond ring , " his voice hoarse , " I'll pay for it . Not a single cent from the company account will be lost . " " That's what you should do . After all , this company isn't yours alone - I have a share too . " I didn't look back . Back in my office , I opened my computer and began drafting my resignation letter . Memories from the past three years replayed like a fast - forwarded film .

Instant noodles in the basement , the thrill of my first signed contract , sitting by his hospital bed for three days when he had a stomach hemorrhage , every late night spent working together ... All of it stopped at last night , the spotlight on him as he slid a diamond ring onto another woman's finger . When the resignation letter was finished , I sent my father a message : [ Dad , I lost . Come get me . ] He replied almost instantly : [ Welcome home . What do you need me to do ?

] I thought for a moment and typed back : [ First , terminate all cooperation between our group and Sullivan Tech . ] [ Second , take control of their ongoing Series A lead investment . ] [ Third , set up a meeting with Attorney Williams . ] [ The rest , I'll handle myself . ] He replied : [ Understood . ] At noon , I placed the resignation letter on Grant's desk . He was on a call , but his face changed the moment he saw the envelope . He ended the call abruptly . " What is this supposed to mean ? " he asked , barely containing his anger . " Exactly that , " I said calmly . " Mr.

Sullivan , I'm resigning . " " Natalie Sanderson !" He stood , voice rising . " If you leave now , you won't get a single penny of your year - end bonus ! " " I don't care . " Chapter 5 55.56 % " You " he laughed , exasperated , " You think leaving me means you'll find a better job ? Don't forget , these past five years , all you've done is administration . Your professional skills are long gone ! " I smiled faintly . " Thanks for your concern . But my future doesn't need your worry . " At that moment , Sophie pushed the door open . " Grant , I brought you some soup ....

Seeing me , her smile stiffened . " Director Sanderson is here ? Perfect , I brought an extra portion . Would you like- " " No , thank you , " I interrupted . "Enjoy . " As I turned to leave , I heard Sophie's soft voice , " Grant , is Director Sanderson mad at me ? It's all my fault . I shouldn't have been so impulsive last night ... ' " None of your business , " Grant replied , fatigue heavy in his tone . " She's self - willed . " Self - willed . After three years of devotion , this was the only acknowledgment I received .

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