Chapter 44: Some Pauper
Rain arrived at the office with a calm demeanor, as if nothing had happened to her the night before. It was crucial to maintain her composure, ensuring that Paul wouldn’t suspect anything was amiss.
As soon as she entered their shared workspace, Megan was at her side. "What happened? You just went missing last night?"
Rain smiled slightly, keeping her tone casual. "I wasn’t feeling well, so I left early." She then gestured for Megan to follow her into her private office. Once inside, Rain closed the door, locking it behind them, and pulled Megan to sit down.
"Megan, I’ve decided to resign," Rain announced, her voice steady but resolute. "I’m accepting the job offer from the National Capital Region Prosecution Office. I plan to inform Director Aileen right after this."
Megan’s eyes widened in shock. "What? But the pay and benefits here are way better! Plus, you’ll be swamped with work over there!"
Rain chuckled softly. "Do you really think I joined Smith Law Firm just for the perks?" she asked with a teasing pout.
Megan shrugged, realization dawning on her. "Right, I forgot. You accepted the job here because of Paul."
Rain nodded, her expression turning somber. Paul had indeed been the main reason she had joined the firm. He had convinced her to stay, promising that they’d have more time together if she did. But now, things had changed.
Taking a deep breath, Rain began to recount the events leading up to her decision. She told Megan everything, leaving nothing out.