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“Is it? Did I achieve it all by myself? Then what did I achieve it with?” I laughed self–mockingly.
Winston exclaimed, “Don’t be like this, actually you did very well, really, Anton even said you did very well, and you worked very diligently.”
Anton Pruitt?
Is that our Mr. Pruitt?
I looked into the president’s office by passing over his shoulder.
I saw Mr. Pruitt sitting on the chair, smiling at me strangely.
I didn’t feel like pondering the smile on Anton’s face, at this moment, I felt particularly defeated in my heart.
I always thought that I was capable, that I could live a good life without my family, without a man.
But whenever I was filled with hope for life, there would always be some cruel reality to strike me.
I took a deep breath uncomfortably and said to Winston, “I know you mean well and I appreciate your help, but I can’t continue doing this job anymore.”
Winston’s face turned pale as he listened.
He turned back to Anton and said, “You go out first, I have something
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“Okay,” Anton smiled and got up briskly, leaving.
As he passed by me, he smiled at me again.
That smile seemed to hold a hint of meaning.
After Anton left, Winston pulled me into the president’s office.
He exclaimed urgently, “Ralda, you were doing such a great job in this work, why do you want to resign? Just because the big boss of this company is me? But what does that have to do with anything? We are friends, isn’t it normal for friends to recommend jobs to each other?”
I shook my head, “It’s different.”
“What was different?”
“I had promised Reynaldo that I would no longer have any involvement with you, and I had solemnly declared in front of him that it was impossible for me to work under your supervision.”
So, the words I said myself, I have to live up to them.
“Reynaldo, it’s Reynaldo again, Ralda. Last time with Grandma’s incident, wasn’t it enough for him to hurt you? Besides hurting you, what else can he do?”
I pursed my lips, unsure of what to say.
Actually, wanting to resign was not only because of Reynaldo, but also because of the stubbornness and determination in my heart.
I always believed that I found this job myself, and I have always wanted to prove it to Reynaldo that even as a useless rich girl, I
I can
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earn a living on my own.
Well, originally, this job was given to me by Winston.
I couldn’t fully accept this truth.
Blame only myself for being too foolish, I didn’t notice so many clues.
For example, even a fool could think that it is impossible for me, a newcomer who has only been here for a few days, to be assigned to this project.
I really foolishly thought that the opportunity was earned through my hard work and dedication.
Ridiculous, it’s truly ridiculous.
I felt very upset.
With my father’s matter added, my mood was on the verge of collapsing.
Struggling to suppress my pessimistic mood, I exclaimed to Winston, “I really can’t do this job anymore, I’m sorry.”
Winston forced a smile and said, “It seems that I really shouldn’t have. shown up. At least, you will still be treated well in this company.”
Ralda, you were just carrying too much emotional baggage. If you hadn’t cared so much about Reynaldo, you would have definitely lived a good life.
I pursed my lips and remained silent.
Winston looked at me with a stubborn expression, took a deep breath, and after a while, he sighed, “Alright, I won’t force you.”
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After saying that, he turned around and faced away from me, as if he was somewhat hurt.
I lowered my gaze and felt so sad that I wanted to cry.
I choked up and said, “Winston, thank you, and… I will find a way to repay the money my dad borrowed from you.”
“No need!”
“It has to be repaid, definitely.” I said firmly, and then silently left the president’s office.
Back at my desk, I started packing up my things.
After knowing how I got this job, I couldn’t stay for a moment longer.
Several colleagues looked at me in surprise, and they asked me what was wrong. I simply said that I was resigning.
They asked more questions, and I didn’t answer much.
Several colleagues said that I had offended the boss and was directly fired by the boss.
I smiled bitterly and thought to myself, “If only it were true, at least that would prove that my job was earned by my own efforts.”
I didn’t have many things, so I tidied up in a few moments.