Chapter 5

When I woke up, I found myself carried to Livia's office, lying on the cold floor.

Parker was lying on the couch while Livia tenderly disinfected the minor scratches on his face.

Hearing me regain consciousness, she turned around, her tone unfriendly.

"The doctor already came by. Your punch almost gave Parker internal injuries. Parker is kindhearted—he's waiving the medical fees."

"You should apologize to Parker."

Parker's eyes were full of smugness.

"Joseph, I really can't speak up for you this time. The whole company knows you hit me. If there's no response, how can I establish my authority in the future?"

"I'm not asking you to do much—just apologize. Tomorrow I'll post the video of your apology to the employee group chat, and we'll consider this matter closed."

I struggled to get up and handed the resignation letter to Livia.

"You really don't need to humiliate me like this. I won't apologize. Sign it."

She glanced disdainfully at the resignation letter and sneered.

"Still trying to use this tactic to threaten me? Where could you possibly go after leaving my company? Don't think I don't know—you just don't want to apologize, so you're using resignation to scare me."

"Joseph, this is your last chance. If I really sign this, you'll regret it when it's too late."

"Apologize!"

Anger had already colored her face, but my attitude remained firm. My hand holding out the resignation letter hung frozen in midair.

She suddenly laughed coldly twice and snatched the resignation letter, signing it.

"Fine! Let's see where you'll find another place that lets you live such a life of luxury after leaving me!"

"Get out!"

Under the watchful eyes of everyone at Livia's company, I packed up my things and left without looking back.