Ashton remained silent until we entered his office. He led me to the couch before he sat down. Crossing his legs, he placed one arm on the couch and inquired, “Mr. Oleson, are you clear about our company’s resignation procedures?”
“This is one of the HR department’s responsibilities. Of course, I know it by heart,” Claus answered courteously.
“Good. Help me process my resignation. I’m going to resign from all of my positions in the corporation,” declared Ashton.
“Huh?” Claus thought he had heard it wrongly. Cold sweat perspired from his bald head, so he wiped it off nervously. “Mr. Fuller, are you joking? I’m only the HR manager, so I don’t have the right to process your resignation.”
This was the first time the HR department was told to process the president’s resignation.
“Do I look like I’m joking?” Ashton’s expression darkened, causing Claus to jolt in fright.
“Well…” Claus stammered. It wasn’t until his assistant whispered something in his ear that his eyes lit up. “Please wait a minute. I’ll consult someone who can make a decision.”
“Sure,” replied Ashton calmly while tapping his fingers on the armrest casually as though he was bored.
We didn’t have to kick up a fuss just to leave Fuller Corporation, but doing this would attract the Hall family’s attraction. I didn’t stop Claus from leaving as I was afraid John didn’t manage to leak the news to the Hall family.
Just as I had expected, someone from the Hall family appeared in less than ten minutes.
However, instead of Nathaniel, Tiffany appeared in our sight.
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