The Heart I Gave The Love I Lost

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Jake was one of Franklin’s personal secretaries. The resignation letter surprised him greatly.

He was among the few at the company who knew about Maggie and Franklin’s relationship. Anyone close to Franklin knew his heart wasn’t with Maggie.

After marriage, he remained cold toward her, rarely coming home. To get closer to and win over Franklin, Maggie had chosen to work at Franklin’s company.

Her initial goal was to become his personal secretary. But Franklin refused.

Even the old master’s intervention couldn’t sway him. Finally, Maggie had to settle for joining the secretarial department as one of many ordinary secrétaries.

Initially, Jake worried she would cause chaos in the department. But the result surprised

him.

Though Maggie would use her position to get closer to Franklin, she chose her moments wisely and never pushed too far.

Instead, perhaps hoping to earn his respect, she worked diligently and showed remarkable capability. Whether during pregnancy or other times, she followed company procedures, never seeking special treatment.

Over the years, she became the department’s team leader. Jake had always observed her feelings for Franklin. Honestly, he never imagined she would resign. He couldn’t believe she would willingly leave.

Her resignation now probably meant something had happened between them, unknown to

him, leading to Franklin forcing her out.

Despite her strong capabilities, Jake maintained professional courtesy, “I’ll take your resignation and arrange for your replacement soon.”

“Alright.” Maggie nodded and returned to her desk.

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online. As they were wrapping up their discussion, he suddenly remembered Maggie’s

President Franklin,

replacement quickly, he wanted to gauge Franklin’s thoughts on

wanted her gone tomorrow, he would make immediate arrangements.

lips, he recalled what Franklin had said when Maggie first joined: handle all her company matters according to standard procedures, no need

indeed, that’s how it had been. Over these years, Franklin had never actively inquired about Maggie’s matters

he treated her completely like a stranger. During these

when they planned to promote her, considering Franklin’s dislike of her, they had specifically mentioned it to him. The implication being if he disapproved,

would drop it.

had frowned impatiently and reiterated that he wouldn’t interfere, telling them to follow procedures. He had said not to ask him about

matters

“What is it?” Jake snapped back to attention: “Nothing.” Since Franklin must already know about Maggie’s

handle it like everything else, according to company policy. With this thought, Jake said nothing

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are you thinking about?” At

Maggie’s shoulder.

smiling and shaking

calling your daughter

twice a day. Once at 1 AM, and once

around noon.

this. What they didn’t

their company’s big

bought some groceries and several potted plants before heading

expo. After reading, she made a phone call: “Please

sure?” came

never showed up.