'I hope someone will remember it in ten years.' Jacob smiled bitterly at the thought.
If only everyone could forget what had happened. If that were possible, everything would be peaceful,
and all things would go back to normal.
But, was that really possible? Jacob shook his head.
"Mr. Jacob, I know. The document did not get lost. Although I couldn't accept it at the time, I have
figured it out now. Fortunately, it was not the original document. If it was, I would have filed my
resignation immediately."
Cindy stared at Jacob. At that moment, her heart gave a little flutter. She suddenly felt happy. After all,
she was strong enough to endure things other people couldn't. That was something she could be proud
of.
Now, Cindy had the courage to face anything. Her attitude had become more tolerant, and she had
developed a positive outlook on life.
A look of astonishment flashed on Jacob's face. Even after everything that happened, he was surprised
Cindy still accepted him. He was glad that his sincere attitude towards his assistant had paid off.
With a guilty look on his face, Jacob said, "I'm sorry. I shouldn't have kept you in the dark. You were
smart enough to figure it out, but I still feel guilty for hiding the truth from you."
Jacob had finally calmed down a bit. Oftentimes, he wanted to be straightforward. However, he tended
to overthink and let his imagination run wild, which never got him his desired result. Now, he felt much
better after revealing the truth.
Finally, he could face everything with confidence. He no longer had any reason to be afraid. Finally, he
could deal with what his heart was feeling.
"It doesn't matter, Mr. Jacob. You've done nothing wrong. Kim and I are the ones to blame. The cart is
far less important than the horse. Whether the document is true or not, it is our fault. I hope you don't
take it to heart."
Cindy smiled gently. Jacob gazed upon her face and realized that she had such a sweet smile.
Perhaps he was more used to seeing her with a serious demeanor. He was pleasantly surprised by her
smile.
"Well, you can go on with your work. I should go pack my things and leave today." Jacob stood up and
clapped his hands.
He had too many memories in this office. Although the work he did was almost the same every day, he
had gone through so many emotions here.
It was different for people who were on the outside looking in. There was no doubt about that.
"Mr. Jacob, let me help you. I'm quite skilled at fixing your schedule. Please let me do it for you one last
time."
Cindy smiled sincerely.
It seemed that Cindy was not going to take no for an answer, so Jacob nodded and stepped aside.
"Well, thank you so much."
Jacob tried to be polite. In the past, it had been Cindy's duty to make sure his schedule was organized.
Now, she was simply doing it as a favor. In spite of everything that had happened, Cindy did not rub
salt in the wound. It was rare for people nowadays to be kind.
She chose to help him when he was down. Usually, when a person is stripped of his power and
influence, he would be ridiculed and mistreated by those who were once below him. Now, Jacob was
one of those people. But, it can be agreed that he was a special case.
"Where is James?" Jacob asked, watching Cindy help tidy up his things.
"He left. He said that he wasn't feeling well." Cindy was stunned when she heard his question. James
told her personally that he was feeling unwell.
Perhaps he was angry at Jacob's resignation, but he didn't want to say it straight to his face. That was
why he wasn't around.
"Well, I haven't discussed it with him. I know he has some plans for me, but I don't want to spend the
rest of my life relying on other people for help. Even if I don't work here, I know there are places I can
go to thrive,"
Jacob said lightly. Cindy admired the confidence in his voice.
It took plenty of courage to start fresh. It was not about being higher than others. Even though Jacob
had hit rock bottom, he was still able to face it with confidence and keep moving forward. That was the
life that Cindy yearned for, and Jacob was exactly the kind of person she wanted to be.
After packing up his things, Jacob got ready to leave and found that there were many people standing
outside his door. Some of them were employees, and some were directors. It seemed that they had all
been waiting for him.
Jacob didn't expect that there would be so many people who were willing to see him off. It seemed that
he had actually done well for the company throughout the years he was working there.
"Mr. Jacob, please think twice. Don't act on impulse. The news is not a big deal. Don't take it seriously.
We believe you can get through it."
"Yes, Mr. Jacob. We can face any problem together. We can all figure out a way to solve this! After all,
the news hasn't been confirmed yet."
"Calm down and think again, Mr. Jacob. They are right. The company can't run without you. We need
you!"
The office was abuzz with pleas for Jacob to stay.
"Mr. Jacob, can't you just stay with us?"
Cindy decided to chime in. She felt a sense of incapability creep up in her heart. Even if she could
choose differently, she would still choose to work at the Shi Group.
Jacob smiled gently. "No, I must go. I know how you all must be feeling. Don't worry. The company will
keep growing and developing. I am sure of that. I made some wrong decisions during my time here, so
I hope the one who will take my place can improve it and do better."
Cindy smiled gently when she heard Jacob's words. This was a Jacob that no one had ever seen
before. Everyone became melancholy, and they all hated to see him go. They were also worried about
how the company was going to progress.
Jacob was not well-loved by many of the employees, but everyone respected him. Only Jacob had the
courage to cut off all means of retreat. The others were simply bystanders, waiting for what would
happen next.
However, those who were on the outside looking in would tend to judge others and place themselves
on a moral pedestal. But, who could blame them? How were they to know how it was really like to be
caught in the eye of the storm?
Perhaps if they experienced it, they would begin to think differently. After all, people always found ways
to excuse their own behavior, but they would be critical of others.
"Mr. Jacob, are you sure you don't want to reconsider?"
Someone else spoke up, a look of disappointment on his face. In fact, it was not until then that
everyone remembered that Jacob was also very kind and capable. It was understandable that Jacob
was angry at them.
"I have reached this decision after careful consideration, so you don't have to try to persuade me
anymore. I need to fix my life, and to do that, there are major changes that I need to undergo."
Jacob smiled. It was not that the company abandoned him. Rather, he was abandoning the company. It
was nothing more than that. This was a decision that he had made for his own good. It had nothing to
do with others.
He had to be straightforward and listen to what his heart demanded. In the past, he was so used to
weighing everything. He would consider everyone else's opinions before making a decision.
From now on, he would never live his life for others. Most importantly, Jacob believed that letting go of
this position was the only way to get Alice to leave him alone.
Although he didn't want to admit that Alice was desiring to marry him for his money, it was true that she
was not the sort of woman who could bear being poor.
Since Alice wanted him to get punished so badly, he decided to take advantage of the current situation
and do as she wished. It was as if they had never loved one another before.
However, that was not the only reason why Jacob resigned. He had been keeping something buried
deep inside his heart. He never mentioned it to anyone.
But now, he had to say it out loud. He had hidden it for so long that it had become a thorn in his heart.
But now, it was finally the time to face everything. Jacob believed that life wasn't complicated. Rather, it
was people who were complicated.
People were heavily influenced by their experiences. Because everyone went through different things,
it was natural they would have different experiences. They reacted in different ways, too. Jacob wanted
to be unique. He did not wish to conform to the life that was planned out for him.
He no longer wanted to be tied down, forced to live by the rules. He had had enough. It was time for
something new.
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