Chapter 163

Thinking that through, I finally calmed down. I looked at Jonathan, my voice flat. "I don't want to come back a second time. HR said I need your approval to resign. Just sign the papers, I'll leave right after." Jonathan slowly straightened up and gave me a cool glance before sitting down in his office chair. His long fingers tapped rhythmically on the desk. "Give me a reason." I stood up, walked over to him, and met his eyes. "Why do I need a reason to quit? I don't want the job anymore, and it's not like I need your permission. If I want to leave, I'll leave." "You can leave. I'll hold others accountable." His tone was calm, but the words hit like a threat. I had no idea how he could make something so menacing sound so casual. "You're shameless," I snapped. "You think I care? I barely know anyone here, and I'm not close to them. Do whatever you want." "Oh, really?" Jonathan asked, completely unfazed. "What about Gabrielle? She doesn't matter to you either?" He pulled out a