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Melissa pulled me down to sit, gossiping.”Daisy, you saw that, right? That was Mr. Overton’s fiancée!”
“That diamond necklace? Mr. Overton bought it yesterday. Supposedly worth a million!”
“But this surprise appointment is blatant! You’ve been here five years, your skills are obvious. He just handed your position to someone else!”
I nodded absently.
I planned to leave anyway; Calista’s arrival merely clarified my position in Rick’s heart.
Gathering my files and resignation letter, I knocked on Rick’s office door.
“Come in.” His voice was cold.
I placed everything on his desk-my resignation and the handover documents.
Rick reviewed the documents, his face darkening.
Finally, he looked at me, a mocking smirk playing on his lips.
“Daisy, I thought you’d changed, that you wouldn’t throw tantrums anymore. Looks like you’re back to your
He flung the files at me.
I dodged them, picking them up silently.
old self.”
He continued, “It’s just a promotion, isn’t it? Calista’s in the same field. I believe in her abilities, so I gave her the position. What right do you have to be angry?”
I neatly stacked the files on his desk.
Calmly, I said, “It’s not anger. I’m resigning.”
Calista is in the same field, and you know her abilities.
What about me?
I studied jewelry design in college, but for Rick, I pursued a double major.
I worked tirelessly to keep pace with him, but apparently, my efforts mean nothing.
Rick looked down at me condescendingly.”Don’t you know your limitations? I’ve placed you under Calista. Learn from her.”
I laughed.”My time is valuable. I won’t waste it on things I dislike.”
“Fine! Leave! Let’s see which company will hire you!” He stood, his eyes burning with fury.
I turned and walked out.
Six years with Rick, down the drain.
But I won’t revolve around him anymore, especially not to circle Calista.
