Chapter 9 Resigned

I said coldly, "I'm not your sister. My parents only had one child. Since you can't even wait a single day, let's just get it over with today." I had Kaylee notify the lawyer and the board of directors. I had made preparations for this a long time ago, so within an hour, almost everyone had arrived. The lawyer formally stated my decision. The board's response was unanimous. It all went so smoothly it felt almost surreal. By the time the meeting ended, Archie was still caught up in his excitement. Grandma's smile was equally obvious. Back in my office, I packed up my things. My resignation had already been submitted to HR. Just then, the door swung open. Evie helped Grandma inside, with Archie following behind them. The excitement on his face had yet to fade. I had long lost any expectations for these people, so I had no intention of being polite. "What do you want now?" Now that the company was in their hands, even Grandma's tone toward me had softened. "Jillian, why don't you