Husband With Benefits
Chapter 411: A Resignation

Chapter 411: A Resignation

Ian stared at his silent phone for the nth time. His Isabella was still not talking to him apparently. Maybe he needed to send her something stronger than a cutout of himself and some darts. With a sigh of frustration, he decided he needed to do something more for her.. hmm what should he?

A glance at his watch told him that it was already time for her to report in. She was late today of all days when she’d never been late ever before? It seems she was intent on punishing him to the core. Fine. He’d could wait for her till the end of time..

Finally, she walked in, and he felt his heart tremble. It always seemed to do that when he saw her. He was pretty sure it was unhealthy for him but he loved it.. he tried to read her expression, and whatever it was that he saw, he did not like.

He waited until she was in his office before ordering her to close the door, which she did. But somehow, she failed to look at him, instead moving to place something on his desk. He looked at the envelope on his desk as if it were a snake and raised an eyebrow," What is this?"

"It’s my resignation, Mr Frost."

Ian paused and stared at her in confusion," What are you talking about? Resignation?"

"Mr Frost, I initially took up this position because you needed someone who could not be bribed or blackmailed into sellling your secrets. That threat has already passed. So, as per my original intention, this is my resignation."

"Is this some kind of a joke, Isbaella? Are you so angry at me?" Ian asked carefully, though if this really was a prank, he did not like it one bit.

Isabella sighed and looked up for a moment before looking down at the carpet again," It is not a prank, I assure you. I’ve been offered a position elsewhere and after careful consideration, I think that it is most suitable for me. I will be taking on that position soon. But don’t worry, I’ll be leaving after this weekend so I will train my successor immediately."

When Ian remained silent at Isabella’s words, she continued," I know that I am required to serve a notice period of 14 days but I will be willingly foregoing my pay for this month in liu of cutting short the notice period. The job is out of the country so I have to leave at the earliest."

Ian once again remained silent as he stared at Isabella. She sighed and peeked one more time at Ian before continuing," Then, I’ll go and report things to the HR so that they can make sure to arrange someone for you at the earliest."

Isabella breathed a sigh of relief when she reached the door. She knew she did not have long before Ian questioned her. She needed to avoid that at any rate.

As her hand reached for the door handle, she suddenly found herself caged between the door and Ian, who had quickly closed the distance between them without making a sound. Hesitantly she turns around to him, his presence imposing and his face unreadable except for the intensity in his eyes. She felt herself almost tremble in fear when he bit out, "Go and sit down, Isabella. Let me understand this..."

Isabella, wanting to avoid this conversation, hesitated for a moment. But that seemed to test Ian’s patience as the air between them seemed even more charged, a mix of tension and unspoken emotions. Slowly, she turned back and walks towards the chair, feeling the weight of Ian’s gaze on her as she tried to reassure herself that she would survive this.

Ian took a moment to compose himself as he stared at her stiff back. It seemed there was something that he had missed out. Instead of going around to his chair, he moved next to her, sitting instead on the edge of his desk.

"Let’s go over this again," he said, his voice calmer, "You’re leaving because you believe your role here is done. And you’ve got another offer, out of the country, that you think is better suited for you?"

Isabella nodded at the summary, her posture rigid. "Yes, Mr. Frost. That’s correct," she replied, her voice steady but lower than usual.

"I see. And you are going to train a suitable assistant for me?"

"Yes."

"Would you also train her how to please me in bed? Was that also a part of the so-called role? After all, from where I stand, you did not seem to think to inform me of your departure plans."

Isabella’s hands clenched when she heard his biting and taunting tone but she was already prepared for that," Our relationship came to an end the moment you crossed my boundaries. I don’t appreciate someone pushing past their limits. So, as far as I am concerned, whatever we had is over. As for your assistant needing to sleep with you, I am sure you can train better if you feel the need."

"Get out, Miss Ruffalo."

The door had barelt closed behind her, when Ian clenched his jaw, his fist hitting the desk with a loud crack. However, the blow that shook his arm seemed to have made no impact on him as his blood boiled at her audacity. At her indifference.

His heart pounded against his chest, a mix of anger, confusion, and loss. How had it come to this? His mind replayed their exchange, each word slicing through him. How could she leave him so abruptly? The timing felt off, too convenient. Something was amiss.

As the initial wave of anger subsided, replaced by a cold, calculating suspicion. Did she really think that she could get away from him so easily without a credible explanation? It was time to teach his doll what overstepping boundaries meant. Picking up the phone, he made a call... If she won’t tell him the truth, he had ways of finiding it.

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