Chapter 330: A New Beginning

Finished.

If he wanted to keep her in the country, he could easily have intercepted her flight and turned it back. But that was a forceful approach, and he knew she wouldn't be happy about it. As for a softer approach, how should he go about it?

Easton was lost in thought, facing a dilemma that seemed monumental. His contemplation was interrupted when his assistant entered his office again, causing him to furrow his brows in annoyance.

Taylor looked slightly urgent. “Mr. Hudson, according to reliable information, Victoria approached Ms. Harper.” To prevent the Brooks family from taking desperate actions, Easton had instructed her to keep an eye on them. She had just received this news and immediately reported it to Easton.

Hearing that Victoria had made contact with Ellis, Easton stood up abruptly. “Did Ellis get hurt?”

“Ms. Harper wasn’t injured. She exchanged a few words with Victoria and then left, but from the surveillance footage, it’s clear Victoria had bad intentions.” Taylor paused. “Mr. Hudson, should we send someone to protect Ms. Harper?”

“Send someone,” Easton commanded. Even though Ellis was abroad, it didn’t mean she was completely safe. Perhaps it was his own feelings for Ellis that made him instinctively think of her needing protection at times when he couldn’t be there himself, a task now being handled by Morty.

A hint of jealousy filled his heart. It wasn’t that he didn’t care about Ellis’s safety; he just disliked that she should be under his protection but wasn’t, and another man was taking that role.

Once Easton gave the order, Taylor immediately took action. Meanwhile, Ellis, who was enjoying the scenic views from her plane window, was oblivious to the happenings on the ground. Her mind was filled with plans for her trip and what she’d do once she landed.

After landing, her first stop was Seratonia, a stark contrast to back home. The local dialect was unfamiliar, and everything she saw was refreshingly new. Seratonia was small, but she eagerly explored it for a few days before heading to Denmark.

While she joyfully traveled around Frostland, the Brooks family, already on its last legs and further pressured by Easton, found no way out. It was like a towering building collapsing into a cloud of dust. Maya, who kept an eye on the Brooks family’s situation, learned they were beyond recovery and hurriedly called Ellis to share the news.

Chapter 320: A New Beginning

Fireworks to celebrate.

“The Brooks family is finally finished,” Ellis sighed in relief. “I’ll come back after my vacation ends.” She wasn’t returning to her job at the Tate Group to work as usual.

From a labor relations perspective, her role at Tate Group was more than just an employee; she was a valuable asset in Lois’s hands. With Morty and Tate Group intertwined, she didn’t want to face Morty or Zion. So, her first order of business upon returning to Stoneridge would be to resign.

A salary of 140,000 dollars was tempting, but the job came with too many complications and annoyances. Ellis had made up her mind and followed through upon her return.

Receiving Ellis’s resignation, Lois was silent for a moment before asking, “Hasn’t Ms. Harper had enough rest?”

“Madam Lois, not having enough rest is part of why I’m resigning. The other reasons involve my privacy, which I’d rather not discuss,” Ellis responded diplomatically. Working at Tate Group not only brought her into contact with Morty but also with Easton. Overall, it wasn’t the right place for her anymore.

Lois hesitated. “You… are you planning to remarry Mr. Hudson? To go back to being his wife?”

Ellis thought about her treatment at Tate Group, which was beyond that of a typical employee. Could Easton have orchestrated it? This was contrary to her previous inclinations!

She shook her head. “I will not remarry Easton. I’m not interested in being his wife.”

With Ellis’s blunt response, Lois found it difficult to continue. She hesitated over whether to inform Easton today that Ellis had resigned from her company.

“Your resignation is approved. Finish your handover, and you can go.”

Lois’s straightforward demeanor left Ellis feeling somewhat conflicted. After all, despite everything, Lois had been a good boss on the surface, under whom she had learned much and progressed in life. This was unlike her role at Hudson Group, where she felt reduced to a menial servant.

“Thank you, Madam Lois, for all your support!” Ellis nodded slightly in gratitude. During her time at Tate Group, although Lois had once fired her under pressure from Easton, she also offered Ellis a lifeline when she was uncertain about her future and doubted she could find a good job elsewhere.

“No need to thank me,” Lois replied with a smile.

Leaving Lois’s office, Ellis went to her desk to hand over her last few tasks.