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Melanie froze. “This is the best solution. I’ve seen the comments on the internet, and I think it’s a smart choice for LeapCo to build their image with this opportunity.”
She seemed calm, as though she was not talking about herself.
Only Yana looked at her worriedly. She understood why Melanie chose to settle it this way. After all, she had guessed what happened when she was at the hospital yesterday.
“LeapCo doesn’t have to use such a meaningless situation to build their reputation.” Eugene did not even think twice before rejecting.
Melanie looked at him calmly. She sounded indifferent when she said, “If you’re worried I might make false countercharges about the company, we can sign an agreement.”
Everyone in the conference room looked at her silently. They had seen companies firing staff to prevent their reputation from taking a dive.
However, this was their first time seeing someone asking the company to fire them.
One of the higher executives asked Melanie, “Melanie, what are you trying to do?”
Melanie looked calm, but her fingers on the table shuddered uncontrollably. Even though she was trying her best to keep herself calm, she could still hear her voice trembling slightly.
“Employees who are fired will have to be compensated, but I think of this as just a cooperation between us. I’m willing to take all the blame. That’s all.”
Eugene’s gaze seemed gloomy and cold. He lifted his finger and tapped on the table as he squinted his eyes. His gaze was fixed on Melanie. “Is this the suggestion you came up with
after consideration?”
Melanie straightened her back. “If you don’t want LeapCo’s share price to fall, this is the best way to deal with it.”
Before she left her house, she looked at the news. The video was still the trending news of the day, and on each video, she was stated as an employee of LeapCo.
She even wondered if the company’s competitors were trying to make use of this opportunity.
The drastic fall of LeapCo’s share price was apparent.
No one in the conference room spoke. Even the higher executive of the company who had just questioned Melanie said nothing more.
After all, they knew Melanie’s work capability was strong, and it would be a loss to the company to fire such an outstanding employee.
“Melanie, I think you should reconsider it.” Viola took a pen and looked at Melanie sincerely.
She continued, “LeapCo provides their employees with plenty of benefits, and Mr. Scott will never mistreat any employee who chooses to leave LeapCo. However, Melanie, you’re a senior employee.
“If LeapCo fired you, companies in this industry would think LeapCo is heartless.”
Viola sounded like she cared about LeapCo. She was even reprimanding Melanie for trying to
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Melanie knew the meaning behind her words yet was not in the mood to argue. She wanted to settle everything well and look after her grandfather.
The doctor had informed her that her grandfather’s blood flow to the brain was insufficient, and his condition was terrible.
Eugene had to make the final decision. He showed no emotion as he sat in his seat. Melanie happened to be opposite him. When their eyes met, Eugene froze. He said, “There are only eight days before you resign.”
Melanie said nothing.
Eugene looked at her with disdain, and his mockery was hurtful. “I never knew you could be so great.”
Then, he got up and hid his expression as he looked at Melanie from above. “Come to my office.”
His response indicated he had agreed to Melanie’s suggestion.
Melanie followed Eugene to his office silently. Just as she stepped in, Melanie felt nostalgic.
The interior was still simple and lifeless. Something struck Melanie’s mind, making her look at Eugene’s table. However, she noticed the spot in her memory was empty. The rabbit she saw before was not there anymore.
“I disagree with your suggestion and would never be so dumb to pay you the compensation.” Eugene’s cold voice snapped Melanie out of her thoughts.
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