Seeing me directly pick up the pen and sign, they exchanged a look, both quite surprised.
But even more than that, they were gloating.
The rest of the employees in the department stayed silent the whole time.
When most of the people had left, I was stopped by Kate.
"The agreement is signed, and I've also read your resignation letter. If you want to come back in the future, it's not impossible."
"But you definitely won't be able to be an assistant supervisor. You can start from being an intern."
I knew she was deliberately mocking me.
So I didn't reply, just smiled and prepared to leave the conference room.
Kate didn't appreciate my attitude.
"Are you deaf or mute? Didn't you hear me talking?"
"Or do you think another company will actually want you after you leave?"
I moved her arm aside and left without looking back.
Two days later, Corporate Headquarters parachuted in a new president.
On his first day, he emphasized that the new project had to be secured and asked about progress. Headquarters was taking this seriously—no mistakes would be tolerated.
After that, he signaled for Kate to call in the person in charge.
When Nolan appeared, the boss hesitated.