( 0 ) Chapter 6 Lucas shot up from his seat : Are you still hung up on what happened with Vanessa ? She came over to take care of me these past few days , but I didnt let her stay . And about the house I know you care about it a lot , so I had her move out . I was planning to propose to you , Violet . I know Ive ignored you too much in the past , but no woman could tolerate her boyfriend crossing the line with someone else . It wont happen again . I looked at Lucas , who was panicking , trying to explain : So you know that your relationship with Vanessa was crossing the line ? Hiding behind the guise of friendship while engaging in ambiguous behavior . Lucas , what reason do I have to stay with you ? Lucass face turned pale , and he couldnt say anything . I continued : Take your things out of my house . Im planning to sell it . Sell it ? Where will you live ? Ill find a place . Its none of your business anymore . Lucas tried to say something , but I had already walked out the door . My time was precious . I didnt want to waste any more energy dealing with his regrets . Vanessa came to find me just as my mentor and I were getting ready to leave for our project . She looked at me , her voice dripping with sarcasm : Didnt you two break up ? Why are you still trying to seduce Lucas ? I dont get what he would be with someone as pathetic as you , making him think about you all the time . I calmly looked at her : It must be hard losing to someone as ordinary as me , huh ? But something gained through deceit is destined to slip away . Vanessas face turned red with anger . I didnt plan to let her off so easily : If you were secure in your position , you wouldnt be here flaunting yourself to me . Besides , Im about to apter go on a trip . When I return , I hope to hear that people are calling you Mrs. L , not just Vanessa . With that , I smiled and left . My mentor , who had been waiting outside , shook his head : Youre unstoppable when youre clear minded . Of course , Ive been reborn . How could I let the same person bring me down twice ? My mentor suddenly looked serious and reminded me , Violet , arent you forgetting something before you leave ? I sighed , Ive already moved my stuff , but Lucas doesnt seem to know that Im leaving and he refuses to break up . No , thats not what Im talking about.Violet , did you communicate with your boss Gabriel before you left , hes always taken care of you , youve been in public service together for seven years . Hearing my mentors words made me realise that I dont think Ive officially resigned and said goodbye to my boss . I went back to the office and printed out my resignation letter . Carefully fold it , with my heart in my throat , I slide it into the envelope . Ive bought a house on the lake in Greenville and am moving out of state. Its my last week working at Ferrara Media . Im about to resign ; Ill only have to work the four days until Christmas . I have the Christmas party , which Ive decided that Im going to look shit hot at . Then Ive already booked my owed four weeks vacation leave for January and that will count toward my one months notice that I must give . Im trying to make this as seamless as possible , and in a perfect world , everything will run smoothly , I need to trained Greg to cover my position while Im away , and Im hoping that he will get to keep my job in the new year . The Perfect Huch apter let out a deep breath and knock on the door . Come in , bosss deep voice calls . Good morning , Violet , he says as he takes his suit pants from the hanger . You look lovely today . So do you . I smile , my heart is racing , and I just know this isnt going to go down well . Before I forget , can you drop down to Tiffanys and pick up a gift for me today ? Huh ? Actually … good … a reminder of why Im doing this , thank you , universe , I needed this . Hit me straight in the face with it . Sure thing , what am I getting ? I ask . He pulls his shirt around his shoulders . I dont know . Earrings , necklace … some bullshit . I roll my eyes and take out my notepad . Umm … what are we talking ? Gold , silver … platinum ? He twists his lips . Whats the budget ? I dont know , you pick . I exhale as I write it down . Diamonds ? Fuck no . He fakes a shiver as if disgusted . I glance up . Why fuck no ? Ill only ever buy a diamond for someone I love . You should probably buy yourself a few , then , I mutter , deadpan . He smirks as he buttons up his shirt . I am the diamond . apter 6 No shit , Sherlock . A diamond python . Looks pretty … but if left unattended , will suffocate you To death . Okay … if you say so . I roll my eyes . Thump , thump , thump goes my heart . I cant wait until the end of our meeting ; I need to tell him now . I pull out the envelope and hold it out to him . Ive got something for you . He turns and his eyes fall to the envelope and then rise to meet mine . Whats this ? I swallow the lump in my throat . Its my resignation . His face falls . What ? I …. Gabriel … Im not asking for your permission . I am leaving . He snatches the envelope from my hand and tears it in half and then throws it in the wastepaper basket . You will do no such thing . Here we go . He marches to the door and opens it in a rush . Go back to your desk and get to work . Say , he growls . Do not tell me no ! Hes about to go into cardiac arrest . You work for me , not the other way around . Im taking some time off for me . I cross my arms as I watch his tantrum unfold . apter tore up your letter , it doesnt count . Take the day off and come to your senses . Thats not happening , Ive already emailed my resignation to HR and will be finishing up on the twenty second of December . What? he explodes . Thats four days away . Gabriel paces back and forth in front of me , his hands are on his hips , and his eyes are crazy . Fine, twenty percent pay raise , thats it , he snaps . I stay silent . He continues to pace . Hardball , hey … twenty five percent and thats it . I begin to type as I act uninterested . No thanks . What do you mean , no thanks ? he barks . Its not about the money . Everything is about money , he fires back . 44 I roll my eyes and go back to my computer . Fifty percent pay raise and thats totally fucking it . I keep typing . Double your wage and do not talk to me again . This is daylight robbery , he screams . You are trying to fuck me up the ass , and I wont have it . He puts his hands on his hips and begins to pace again , his mind is racing . I continue to pretend to type , and I do have to admit , him groveling is doing wonders for my confidence . Fine , dont go to Tiffanys today , it doesnt matter . I wont get her the gift . Huh ? The Perfect Husbands Secret 16.5 % apter Hook up from my computer . Does he know ? Why would you say that ? Thats it , isnt it ? he says . We are not having this conversation , Gabriel , I snap . Im leaving because Ive bought myself a house . He takes a step back , completely shocked . You bought a house ? I nod . In Greenville . Wheres that ? Maine . Why the fuck would you buy a house in Maine ? He screws up his face in horror . Because … its time . For what ? he bellows . To turn fucking Amish ? I want a family home with a garden and a dog , maybe even a family . Renting a tiny apartment in New York is never going to get me there . He blinks as he processes my words . I need to get out of New York , Gabriel . New York is your home . New York is your home . Ive been here for seven years and I … I shrug , not wanting to elaborate on my loneliness . I broke up with my boyfriend . Theres no reason for me to stay here anymore . pauses for a moment as if processing my words . The Perfect Husbands Secret 16.69 Youre leaving me ? he whispers . His eyes search mine . Im sorry . At this time , a colleague suddenly ran into the office in a hurry . 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