Countdown to My Divorce

Tyler’s eyes darkened. He looked like the devil. “You should know don’t like wasting words. Go back to the office and submit your resignation.”

Tim’s eyes widened in panic. “Mr. Hunt, can’t you give me just one more chance? I really had no choice. My child has leukemia. “He’s only three years old. I can’t just give up on him. The medical bills are overwhelming, and I can’t afford them anymore. Please, I’ve worked for you for so many years. Just this once, I’m begging you.”

Tyler’s tone remained resolute. “If you’ve been with me that long, you should know I never change my mind once I’ve made a decision.”

Rachel didn’t feel it was her place to interfere with how Tyler handled his own company affairs.

From her perspective, she might’ve taken Tim’s situation into consideration, but Tyler clearly wasn’t someone who showed mercy easily.

Tim looked completely crushed. It was as if his whole world had collapsed.

“Mr. Hunt, I swear I didn’t mean to do it. I was desperate. What else could I do? Should I just let my kid die? If there was any other way, I wouldn’t have done this.”

Tyler turned his face away. He didn’t even want to hear another word. “Once I’ve gotten to the bottom of this, I’ll come back and deal with you. I won’t bother tallying up how many kickbacks you’ve taken over the years. All you need to do now is resign.”

words was suffocating. Even Rachel could feel that Tim had no hope left. There was

you chose to do this, you

tears. He wiped at them clumsily. “Ms. Lloyd, if I had any other choice, I wouldn’t have

to accept the consequences. You’ve worked with Mr. Hunt long enough to know

it would only anger Tyler further instead of softening his resolve. Tim sighed

at the

been feeling itchy lately. That guy must have a death wish.

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called Yale, his

had been tied up with other work

what can I do for you?” Yale asked

Tim has been skimming from me. Also, find

“Yes, sir.”

assistant, and get someone to send over a proper change