Chapter 1The Last Resignation

At 30, I decided to resign. This secret crush that no one knew about had reached its end.

I spent five years working my way up from an assistant to Lucas Sterling's chief secretary, and another three years making him dependent on me.

Finally, I spent five minutes writing my resignation letter and one second submitting it.

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When I handed in my resignation letter, Lucas frowned slightly, looking up at me quietly and slowly:

"Give me a reason."

I lowered my head to avoid his gaze, pulling the corners of my mouth into a smile as sincere as possible:

"Mr. Sterling, I'm 30 this year, it's time to get married."

I thought for a moment and added:

"My boyfriend proposed to me not long ago."

To resign smoothly, I told a white lie.

Lucas's fingers tapped on the desk rhythmically, which meant he was extremely annoyed.

Maybe I should be glad; at least he wasn't completely indifferent to my departure.

After a long time, Lucas handed the resignation letter back to me:

"I can approve your wedding leave. I hope you will reconsider resigning."

For a moment, I wavered. A bewitching voice in my head kept saying:

"Agree, agree, at least you can see him all the time."

Another voice warned me:

"Mia Johnson, he's getting engaged. Having a crush on a taken man is immoral."

My hand hovered in the air for a long time, but I didn't take it back:

"This job is too busy. After getting married, I hope to focus more on my family."

"I will hand over all related affairs in my hands. Sorry, Mr. Sterling."

Having said this, Lucas stopped talking and said lightly:

"I understand. Happy wedding."

Before I left the office, Lucas had already buried himself in work again.

After all, to him, I was just a subordinate, at best the most useful one.