Chapter 1159

Natalie avoided Austin's gaze and forced a smile. "Mr. Powell, I think you may have misunderstood. I just got divorced not long ago, and I haven't moved on from Jeremy's yet. I'm not planning to date anyone for the next few years." Austin's expression gradually darkened as he fixed his eyes on Natalie. She couldn't bring herself to meet his intense gaze. After a long silence, Austin finally spoke again. "I won't accept your resignation. Come back to work tomorrow." "Mr. Powell, I'm sorry." Austin continued to stare at Natalie for a moment before standing up and leaving. After he left, Natalie sat in a daze for quite some time. Eventually, she snapped out of it and realized her takeout was getting cold. She started eating while her mind wandered. Making such a decision was best for everyone. Sometimes, it was easy to put an end to things before they had a chance to develop, which would help avoid future complications. During her years with Jeremy, she learned what it was like to