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Sidonie’s expression stiffened. She wanted to retort, but for a moment, she couldn’t find a reasonable explanation.
Visibly annoyed, Trent said, “Quinn, does your friend really need to kick up such a big fuss in public?”
Laura snapped, “I’m the one who can’t stand it; what has it got to do with Quinnie?”
Trent was convinced that Quinn was intentionally trying to embarrass him. “What exactly do you want for your friend to keep quiet? Do you want me to compensate you? Fine, what do you want me to compensate you with?”
Quinn looked at the fuming man before her, and once again, she felt his indifference toward her. It was a stark contrast to the care he showed Sidonie.
How could I have been so naive back then, thinking I could make him fall in love with me?
“I don’t want any of your compensation. I just want to resign!” she declared.
“What?” Trent was taken aback, and even Yorick was surprised.
“I’ll hand in my resignation tomorrow,” Quinn said. “I’ll wrap up all my ongoing tasks and hand them over. After that, everything related to Grafton Technologies will have nothing to do with me.”
Since she was getting a divorce, she decided to completely sever all ties with Trent. If she was going to end things, a clean break was needed.
“Are you threatening me?” Trent frowned. “Just because I didn’t protect you when the gunshot sounded, you’re using resignation as a threat?”
“No, I’m negotiating with you!” Quinn said, “I’m resigning. The future operation of Grafton Technologies has nothing to do with me. As for you and Sidonie, whatever you two do is none of my business!”
As more and more people began to turn their attention toward them, Trent rubbed his temple. “Fine. If you want to resign, so be it. This period of time could be a good opportunity for you to clear your mind.”
Without uttering another word, Quinn took Laura’s hand and left the police station.
Inside the police station, Yorick wore an expression of disbelief. “I can’t believe it. She’s really quitting? Does she really think she can find a better job out there?”
“Since she wants to quit, let her. It won’t be long before she comes crawling back,” Trent said dismissively.
“I can’t stand people who use their jobs as bargaining chips, constantly ready to quit over trivial matters. It’s a total waste of what she learned at the National Defense University!” Sidonie said disdainfully.
“So what if she graduated from the National Defense University? Once she actually goes out and looks for a job, she’ll probably end up just waiting tables or doing odd jobs!” Yorick mocked.
Sidonie laughed.
Indeed, what did it matter if she had graduated from the National Defense University? She is still perceived as nothing more than a woman who is prone to jealousy and reliant on men. Once she has lost the man she depended on, she is incapable of doing anything. Having been married for three years, all she did was merely pass the time in Trent’s company. This is why I despise such women!
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The following day, Quinn arrived at the office and shared her decision to resign with the members of her project team.
“Quinn, you’re leaving? Why so sudden?”
“What will happen to the project once you leave?”
The employees at the company were unaware that Quinn was actually Trent’s wife. Only Trent’s secretary knew about the marriage.
However, everyone in the project team knew about Quinn’s exceptional abilities. Any project under Quinn’s management would inevitably achieve success.
The prospect of changing the project leader at this point had everyone deeply worried.
“Mr. Grafton will soon have someone take over,” Quinn said. After grabbing the printed resignation report, she walked into Trent’s office.
In the office, aside from Trent, Jacinda was also present.
As he stared at the resignation letter in front of him, Trent’s expression darkened slightly. “Are you really resigning?”
“I thought I made myself clear yesterday,” said Quinn nonchalantly.
“If you’re using resignation as a trick, I must say, you’ve greatly disappointed me,” Trent remarked.
Suddenly, Quinn felt an urge to laugh out of frustration. After all, she was the one who was truly disappointed.
“Trent, I have no interest in employing any tricks against you. I simply don’t want to work with a husband who, in a moment of danger, could easily cast aside his wife.”
As soon as these words were spoken, Trent’s face darkened. “Fine, just don’t regret it!”
After saying that, he signed his name on Quinn’s resignation report. Then, he said coldly, “From now on, the projects you were managing will be handled by Jacinda. Before you leave the company, make sure to properly hand over to her.”
Beside them, Jacinda lifted her chin in pride. She had just graduated from university, eager to show what she was capable of.
“Trent, I’ll definitely complete this project successfully!” Whatever Quinn is capable of, I can certainly do better!
Jacinda held nothing but contempt for Quinn. During the handover of duties, she even had the audacity to say, “I thought your job was difficult, but it’s actually quite simple. It seems you’ve really been freeloading on Trent’s company.”
Quinn ignored Jacinda’s sarcasm, but members of the project team understood it clearly.
Simple? How is this simple at all? The content of Quinn’s project proposal is filled with complex technical knowledge. It is incredibly difficult, alright?
However, the fact that Jacinda could say such a thing only proves that she doesn’t understand the drone project at all. How can such a person be in charge?
However, no one present dared to voice these thoughts. After all, Jacinda was the beloved younger sister of the
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Jacinda casually tossed aside the project proposal that Quinn had previously written. “That’s enough. I’ve already read it. Now get out, and don’t even think about coming back. My brother’s company doesn’t do charity!”
Upon hearing Jacinda’s words, the project team members couldn’t believe how foolish she was.
Because of this, they found it even harder to let Quinn go. The reluctance in their eyes simply grew more pronounced.
“Don’t worry, I won’t be coming back. I think you’re the one who needs charity,” Quinn quipped.
Jacinda’s expression changed, realizing that Quinn was essentially calling her incompetent.
She raised her hand to strike Quinn, but the latter swiftly caught Jacinda’s wrist. “Jacinda, I used to tolerate you out of respect for Trent. But now, I have no reason to do so!”
Jacinda cried out in pain, “Let go! Let go at once!”
Quinn released her grip, and Jacinda, clutching her wrist, wanted to hurl more insults. However, when she met Quinn’s icy gaze, the words got stuck in her throat as she felt a chill down her spine.
It wasn’t until Quinn had left the company that she pouted in indignance.
Why did I find Quinn intimidating just a moment ago? She is nothing more than a paper tiger!
A few days later, upon learning that Quinn had officially resigned, Laura clapped her hands in delight.
“You should have quit a long time ago. You’ve been working like a dog for Trent, yet he doesn’t appreciate you at all. I can’t believe he didn’t realize that without you, there was no way he could have taken the company public so quickly!”
Quinn gave a faint smirk.
Laura then asked, “So, what are your plans for the future?”
“I haven’t decided yet, I might go back to the military,” said Quinn.
“How about giving my company a shot first?” Laura suggested enthusiastically. “I’ve been wanting to bring you on board ever since you were discharged from the military. Your research on drones is really impressive. If it wasn’t for you helping Trent in starting his own business, you would probably be a top expert in this field by now.”
Quinn cast her gaze downward, lost in her thoughts. She had focused on drone research during her university years and had been involved in several related projects after joining the military.
After Trent’s company went public, she had planned to develop drone applications in her latest project. However, now that she had resigned and severed ties with Trent, considering a position at Laura’s company wasn’t such a bad idea.
“Let me think about it,” said Quinn.
No problem!” Laura readily agreed.
If Quinn is considering it, chances are she’ll accept. If I could really snag someone as talented as Quinn for the company, it would be like a major achievement!
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Just then, Quinn’s phone began to ring. She answered the call and realized it was Jacinda, who was speaking like a spoiled child. “Quinn, if you’re not dead yet, hurry up and get over here. Have you forgotten that today is the day you’re supposed to accompany my mother to the hospital?”
