Chapter 651

However, she had no other option.

She refused to be the other woman, responsible for breaking up a marriage.

So, when forced to choose between her future and her moral code, she unflinchingly chose the latter.

As long as she maintained her distance from Matthew and avoided further encounters with him, she clung to the belief that she could retain control over this concealed and forbidden affection.

Matthew’s brow furrowed.

He knew instinctively that there was more to Stella’s resignation than met the eye.

Scarcely a single enterprise in the city could hold a candle to Prosperity Group.

Unwilling to part ways with Stella, he asked “Is it because you feel your salary is inadequate, or is it due to any discord with your peers in the design department, or maybe you’re dissatisfied with the nature of your work?”

“It’s none of those,” Stella replied, her tone resolute.

She closed her eyes momentarily to collect herself, then added, “Mr.

Clark, please don’t probe any further.

My decision is irreversible.

Mrs.

Burke’s order has been completed.

I recommend you promptly find a new head for the design department.

Rest assured, I will complete any pending tasks before my departure.

”

Her voice might have been steady, but it was imbued with an unwavering resolve.

Matthew felt the gravity of her words immediately, causing his heart to sink even further.

However, he knew better than to push her too far.

“Stella, if you’re aiming for better career growth, resigning might not be the wisest move,” he continued, his voice laced with seriousness.

Silence emanated from Stella’s end, reaffirming her commitment to leave.

Somewhat reluctantly, Matthew pressed on, “Take a three-day leave to contemplate your decision.

I expect to hear from you after that.

”

Stella offered no reply before disconnecting the call.

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It was the first time she had ever hung up on him, leaving Matthew stunned.

The busy tone reverberated in his ears, robbing him of his usual poise for a significant amount of time.

From joining the Clark family to assuming leadership of Prosperity Group, he had navigated countless challenges, yet none were as perplexing as Stella’s sudden decision to resign.

Matthew’s gazed deepened, lost in contemplation.

She had insisted on a divorce and now this abrupt resignation.

Was it all for the person she had fallen for?

And who exactly was it?

That night, sleep eluded Matthew, haunted by these unanswered questions.

The next morning, he arrived at the office, his face etched with a dark expression.

After mulling things over in his office, he concluded that a face-to -face conversation with Stella was needed.

As his hand hovered over the intercom, he remembered granting her three days off.