Shirley Grant stood in the vast Office Room. The bright lighting lent the space an air of austere solemnity, yet it also made it feel even colder. She wore an indifferent expression, but her very red eyes made it obvious to anyone that she had cried. "Special Assistant Alan Morgan did not give any reason for his disapproval, so I felt I should come to tender my resignation to Mr. Peary directly." Maxwell Peary put down the pen in his hand and looked up at Shirley Grant. He was somewhat aware of the situation between Alan Morgan and Shirley Grant, but he did not know how much of it was true. Presumably, only the two of them knew what had really happened. "What’s the reason for your resignation? I hope it’s not personal." Maxwell Peary always separated work and personal affairs and disliked employees resigning over personal issues. Google seaʀᴄh 𝗻𝗼𝘷𝗲𝗹•𝓯𝓲𝓻𝓮•𝕟𝕖𝕥 Moreover, one of the most humane aspects of MC Group was its lack of rules prohibiting romance between colleagues. Therefore, he really wanted to know why Shirley Grant was resigning. Shirley Grant lowered her head. It was true; she was resigning for personal reasons. She simply couldn’t bear to stay there any longer. Everyone already knew why she had joined MC Group. Everyone would point fingers at her. After speaking those words today and then seeing Alan Morgan appear, she had made up her mind. She had no plans to continue working here. Leaving was the only way to avoid further pain. "If there’s no reason, then I won’t approve your resignation." Maxwell Peary returned to his work. Was Rabina listening to the conversation outside as well? He suddenly became distracted again. Shirley Grant clenched her fists. "Mr. Peary, I am indeed resigning for personal reasons." She gave a small, frank smile. There was no need to hide it. She believed that as the head of the Company, Maxwell Peary was actually aware of many things. "When I initially joined this Company, I also went through special channels. Based on my qualifications and knowledge, I wasn’t qualified to be a secretary at MC Group. Leaving now is quite normal." She had indeed entered this Company through unofficial channels, having relied on Alan Morgan as her powerful backer. Now that this backing was gone, she no longer cared if she could continue to stay here. Leaving was the best form of liberation. "How you got in is in the past. The person you are now is fully capable of handling this job." This was Maxwell Peary’s response. If her reason for resigning was simply her method of entry, then it was entirely unnecessary. Shirley Grant hadn’t expected Maxwell Peary to dismiss her resignation so straightforwardly. Just as she was about to say something more, Alan Morgan opened the door and walked in. Seeing Shirley Grant actually there, and genuinely intending to resign, Alan Morgan was filled with rage. "Special Assistant Alan Morgan, I’m sorry that I used you to get into the Company. I apologize." She smiled at Alan Morgan, then turned back to Maxwell Peary. "Even if you don’t approve my resignation, I’ll still leave. I don’t want any of my outstanding salary." Shirley Grant spoke stubbornly, her resolve to leave extremely firm. "If I remember correctly, everyone in the Company should have signed a contract, right?" Shirley Grant was taken aback. A contract? With a contract in place, if she failed to show up for work at the Company, she would have to pay a hefty penalty for breach of contract. Shirley Grant bit her lip. A trace of blood seeped into her mouth, its coppery-sweet taste spreading. "I understand. I will pay the penalty for breach of contract." After saying that, Shirley Grant turned and left without a backward glance.