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.
It was like realizing the gold nugget you’ve just discovered was a plastic covered with gold paint.
As Tiffany nearly died in Ashton’s hands previously, she circled the room and took a seat across from me though there was an empty seat beside Ashton.
“Mr. Oleson told me you want to tender your resignation?” asked Tiffany.
Ashton held his hands together and fiddled with his fingers. He shot her a mysterious smile before suddenly mentioning my name. “Scarlett calls the shots. You should talk to her.”
Huh?
I was confused. We had agreed that I would be accompanying him to deal with the resignation procedures, but that was about it. Hence, I had no idea what he was trying to insinuate.
However, I knew we should be united against outsiders. With a grin, I continued the conversation. “Yes, I am the one who made the decision. Your brother has suffered a lot for the past few years. Now that our family is reunited, I want him to resign so he can spend more time with me and the kids. Tiffany, you’re interested in the company’s operations, right? Why don’t you take over your brother’s position?”
Tiffany glanced at Ashton and me. She pondered for some time before nodding thoughtfully. “After dinner that day, I went back home and thought about it. Since you and…” she paused before continuing, “and Scarlett want to start all over again, I should support you. You want a temporary leave, right? Sure, no problem. Is one month enough? I can take over your position temporarily until you get enough rest. Is that alright?”
Tiffany had once made it to Forbes’ annual list, so she was smart enough to deflect us.
Hearing her suggestion, Ashton’s lips curled up slightly as he continued twiddling his thumb, seemingly deep in thought.
Clearly, he was dumping everything on me. Left with no choice, I had to continue to conversation alone.
Chuckling lightly, I answered insolently, “Tiffany, you must’ve been too exhausted to mishear our words. Your brother will not return to the company, ever. After going through the resignation procedures, we will immigrate overseas with Gregory and never return.”
