Chapter 106 Join My Company and Be My Assistant?

Chloe took the bus to Baxon, her mind lost in a daze.

It was a day before she started work again.

The security guard and janitor on the ground floor were engrossed in idle chatter.

“How’s your relative doing? Did she end up getting a divorce?”

“She did. Life has become challenging for her. Without proper education, she’s now single- handedly raising two children. I remember advising her against leaving back then, but she chose not to listen. She regrets making that decision, but there’s nothing she can do about it

now.”

“Sigh, in my opinion, her husband makes well over 150 grand every year. Despite his bad temper, he hasn’t made any significant mistakes that would undermine their relationship. If they hadn’t got a divorce, they wouldn’t be burdened with financial worries. It’s a shame that it’s the children who will bear the brunt of it.”

“It’s just how it goes. Young folks tend to act on impulse. It’s tough to convince them otherwise.”

As they carried on with their sporadic conversation, Chloe, who was behind them, reached at boiling point. Her fists clenched tightly by her side, the pressure causing her knuckles to turn pale.

After contemplating on the spot for a while, she ultimately discarded the notion of giving up. Perhaps staying by Joseph’s side was the best choice for the time being, even if their time together would be limited.

Chloe handed her resignation letter to her superior, who made multiple attempts to persuade her to stay. Resolute in her decision, she politely declined any further negotiations, standing firmly by her choice. After all, she had only been in Baxon for a few months, and her position. could easily be filled by someone else.

Word of her resignation quickly spread to Lily and Harry. During their lunch break, the trio convened in the pantry for a chat.

resignation, her eyes turning red like a little white rabbit. “Chloe, please don’t go. If you leave, there

jokingly responded, “Once things settle down for me, I’ll check if there’s a need for more hands on deck, and then I’ll pull you over to my side.”

not known

“Yeah, sounds good!”

keen on staying here, then don’t. With your age and abilities, put in effort wherever you go, and you’ll carve out a reputation for

for his current family responsibilities-being married with a child-he too desired to venture out like Icarus.

you, Harry. I’ll give it my all.”

we probably won’t have many chances. to see

good

gladly agreed, “Sure. It’s my treat.”

conversation for a while longer before going their separate ways. Just as they were about to part, a sense of regret seemed to

rusty memory. I completely forgot that I had plans

suggesting, “Why don’t we all

after all.”

agreed, “Yeah, let’s invite him along as well.”

even escorted her home on a previous occasion. It seemed only right to inform him of her decision to discontinue. working at Baxon, a gesture of thoughtfulness from beginning to

notify Joseph to avoid any potential complications

arise.

final PowerPoint slides for Baxon completed, it was time for Chloe to leave the office. Feeling an unexplainable sense of nervousness due to the events of the previous night,

declined to answer. In fact, he promptly picked

walk Toto for me today? I’ll make up for it by taking, Toto for an extra walk this week,’ Chloe anxiously explained, her fear of being turned down evident in her voice.

spacious office, Joseph stood by a floor-to-ceiling window, gazing down at

her mention that she would not be returning home, an unexplainable restlessness surged within

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