#151 “You’re Leaving to Protect Her?

Alexander shuffled into his office and eyed Kyle carefully. A sense of unease washed over him, signaling that something was amiss. The air felt heavy with unspoken tension, and Alexander couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow.

“Hey, Kyle, what’s going on?”

Alexander asked, his curiosity mingling with a hint of concern.

Kyle took a deep breath, looking like he was about to spill some heavy truth. ”

Alexander, I can’t work for you anymore.”

Alexander’s eyes narrowed, a mixture of surprise and puzzlement on his face. “What? Why? You’ve been doing great work.”

Kyle hesitated for a moment, choosing his words carefully. “There are things you don’t know about me, Alexander.”

“Explain it to me then. Is it because of Evelyn?”

Kyle shook his head.

“I’m actually breaking up with her because I don’t want to involve her.”

“Involve her in what?”

life and struggled to understand why I never told her about

that Kyle’s family was involved in something illegal, but he had no idea that the situation

Mafia? Are you serious?”

serious. My family’s going through some rough patches, and I can’t stay here anymore. I have

to this revelation. “So, you’re leaving to protect her?” Alexander asked, trying to comprehend

not something she should be tangled up in. It’s dangerous, Alexander. I can’t let anything happen

as he pieced together the puzzle. “That’s why you’re breaking up with her?

burden evident in his posture. “I can’t risk her getting entangled in the

emotions and decisions before him.” This is a lot to take in, Kyle. But leaving Evelyn without an explanation won’t be easy for her. She

face. “I know, but if I tell her, she might get more involved, unintentionally putting herself in danger. It’s better if she believes

Kyle and the responsibility he sensed towards

“Tell her it’s for the best, that she deserves

The clandestine nature of Kyle’s departure cast a shadow over their professional relationship, revealing a side of

voice carrying the weight of his decision. “I appreciate your understanding, Alexander.

leaned back in his chair. ” Are you

sure where, but

of disbelief. “Kyle, I had no idea. I assumed it was an illegal business, but not a mafia. You kept this hidden so

not something you just casually bring up in conversation,”

sure about this, Kyle? Leaving

of determination and resignation

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