When the Wind is Sweet: The Fairy Tale of Mr. and Mrs. Lancaster-Chapter 104: Brought This on Herself

Boom!!

Even though she had guessed, when he personally said it, it felt like a thunderbolt to Ivy Jennings!

No one knows how many years she has loved the CEO!

No one knows who she works so hard for!

"You are my secretary, and also considered a friend, so there is no need to hide this matter from you." Adrian Lancaster’s tone was gentler than Ivy Jennings had ever heard.

He even turned to glance at the girl nestled in the crook of his arm while introducing her, a depth of gentleness in his eyes that Ivy had never seen before.

It truly pierced her heart!

Faye Turner was equally shocked, turning her eyes in disbelief, not expecting him to acknowledge her identity.

"It’s alright, Faye." Adrian Lancaster, ignoring Faye Turner’s astonishment, wrapped his arm around her shoulder and said tenderly and indulgently, "Ivy is one of us. If you want to keep a low profile, she won’t say anything."

Even though Ivy was heartbroken, she could only smile and say, "Hello, Mrs. Lancaster," extending her hand to Faye Turner.

Faye snapped back to reality, knowing that this woman might not have good intentions and was likely feigning friendliness in front of Adrian Lancaster.

But as his wife, she needed to show grace.

So she gently reached out to hold Ivy’s hand, "Hello, Secretary Jennings."

Adrian Lancaster was very pleased, his gaze towards Ivy gentle, and towards Faye filled with love, then turning around, he led her upstairs, arm around her shoulder.

Feeling dejected, Ivy followed the two upstairs.

She returned to her room, quietly closing the door, and leaned sadly against it, the pain in her heart growing more pronounced, as if all her strength had been drained.

Leaning against the door, her body slowly slid down, eventually sitting on the floor with her knees hugged.

Tears welled up in her eyes, her gaze began to scatter, tormented by the pain of unrequited love, so close yet separated by mountains and rivers.

It truly broke her heart.

But she had to face reality, Faye Turner had already become Mrs. Lancaster, and she really had no chance, regardless of her excellence.

However, staying at Adrian Lancaster’s side would make her even more miserable, unable to calmly face him, lacking the courage to watch their public displays of affection.

So, a thought popped into her head — to resign.

Two days later, in the morning, at Prestige Group.

In the elegantly simple office of the CEO, Adrian Lancaster, dressed in a custom handmade suit, walked in with steady strides and sat down at the desk.

Ivy Jennings came to him holding a resignation letter, not speaking, just handing it over with both hands.

The atmosphere was somewhat delicate, and a bit sad.

Adrian’s gaze fell on the resignation letter, he paused, his brow slightly furrowed, feeling a bit conflicted, though he didn’t show it.

Ivy’s mood was also complex.

After a while, he reached out to take it, and asked softly, "Are you willing to go to the branch?"

Ivy had expected him to persuade her to stay, but he didn’t.

This kind of rhetorical question made her heart ache, not knowing how to answer.

Adrian casually placed the resignation letter on the table, turning to look at her, "No matter where you go, you need to find a job. I really appreciate your work abilities and hope you can go to the branch. The salary can be discussed."

But Ivy couldn’t feel happy, realizing he didn’t regret her leaving but was thinking like a businessman wanting to keep her for her familiarity with the work.

No way, Ivy loved him too much, so she agreed.

Actually, she didn’t really intend to resign; just wanted to make a move, hoping he might ask her to stay.

Driving away from the company, Ivy’s tears burst forth uncontrollably, she regretted it.

Sometimes it was true, it’s not just about knowing someone early, but knowing them at the right moment.

In the company, Dustin Shepherd was very shocked upon hearing the news, hastily entering, "CEO, why did Ivy Jennings resign?"

Adrian Lancaster while flipping through the document in hand, calmly replied, "She’s not resigning, she’s just been transferred to the branch."

But Dustin clearly saw the resignation letter Ivy had left on the desk.