Dorothy had finally decided to stay in Eldoria City. She had Karen bring Abigail along.
Although it was a risky move, as a mother, she couldn’t continue to leave Langston alone abroad anylonger.
Kenneth, her trusted advisor, had his reservations, but in the end, he respected her decision andoffered his full support.
As dusk settled over the city, Dorothy stood by the wincow of her hotel room, lost in thought as shewatched the streetlights flicker to life outside. She took a deep breath and dialed Lane’s number on hercell phone.
“Hey Lare, I’m gonna need you to pass off my project to someone else. I’m quitting.”
“Quitting?” Lane’s voice spiked with surprise. “Do you even know what you’re saying Dorothy?”
She had always been reliable, and the idea of her throwing in the towel was completely off the radar forLane.
“I do, and I’m sorry for letting you down, but I can’t cortinue with my position right now Dorathy had noidea when she would be able to retum, and with the fast paced nature of their work, even a few hourscould mean a world of difference.
By bringing it up with Lane now, she hoped he’d replace someone to fill her shoes without the companysuffering any losses.
“I already agreed to give you a break. You can take as much time off as you want. Why do you want toresign? You promised to stay until the end of the project!”
“Lane, as the head of the company, you should understand that my resignation from the project is thebest course of action.”
His plea was personal
*I don’t see it that way! And I’m not accepting your resignation. The contract is clear, after yourpromotion to supervisor, you need to give a so–month notice. Dorothy, I don’t think you’re someonewho would breach a contract.”
“But I can’t contr bute anything to the company right now!!
“You can work remotely. With Austin’s help and me in the country, it’ll be manageable, Lane counteredfirmly, leaving no room for negotiation.
Dorothy massaged her temples, feeling a headache coming on. She knew Lane’s game, he didnt wanther leaving his company and was willing to overlook profit losses to keep her
‘Lane, think it over. Illg ve up all my bonuses for the year”
“That won’t charge my mind, and I’m having your contract notarized for salekeeping”
Dorothy was speechless
“Get back to work soon. I’ll be waiting for you.”
Lane hung up, leaving Dorothy overwhelmed with frustration and a sense of powerlessness. Suddenly,there was a knock at the door.
She rushed to open it and found Kenneth, with excitement written all over his face. “I got in touch withByte 71 He said he can meet with you in three days to discuss the specifics!”
Meanwhile, Lane had already instructed his secretary to retrieve Dorothy’s contract. He was well awarethat letting Dorothy go, or her resignation, would be the best thing for the company at the moment. Butif he did that, Dorothy would no longer be part of East Star Enterprises.
That meant losing any pretext to see her again.
His secretary was efficient, having the contract notarced and a copy made in no time. Lane was aboutto commend him when his phone rang
“Hello, this is the secretary to the president of the Lopez Corporation. Mr. Lopez is interested inacquiring East Star Enterprises, Please, name your price.”
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