Chapter 158 A truce
It was tough for me. I knew in my heart that what Melody was doing for me was already remarkable.
Suing a company colleague is indeed a workplace taboo. Even if I was in the right, it could lead to my termination down the line.
Moreover, if this scandal spread, it would definitely damage the company’s image, and other companies in the industry wouldn’t mind exaggerating the situation.
What should I do? Melody was on one side, and my self-esteem was on the other. I found it difficult to make a decision.
After thinking for a while, perhaps there could be a compromise.
I decided to hold off on withdrawing the lawsuit, instead awaiting the court’s filing and allowing Philip to receive the court summons. But I needed to handle the matter discreetly, using it as leverage to make him apologize and reflect.
I shared my thoughts with Melody, "What are your thoughts on this approach? I can’t let him off because it’s really uncomfortable for me. Life is short, and I believe Philip also doesn’t want to risk his future because he will definitely lose!"
"This way, both you and Mrs. Lawrence can save face, and no one above will know what happened."
This time, when I reached for her hand, Melody didn’t pull away, and the icy expression on her face softened a bit.
"Well, let’s do it this way. I will talk to Mrs. Lawrence about it."
I pinched her cheek. "I made you worry, my bad."
"Don’t touch me."