Chapter 1664 Resignation
[I am Laura's college classmate. She's really nice. Back then, my family was poor, and I was often ridiculed by classmates for wearing old clothes. Laura stood up for me. She and Cassie were very close at that time. Both of them came from well-off families in Silverwood, but they were both very gentle in nature.]
[I also remember that she and Cassie were the campus beauties of Silverwood University. They didn't like to go out and mess around.]
[Even Laura's first love has come forward, so it must be true. They dated for several years, so he must know Laura well. And it looks like he regrets not cherishing her back then.]
[Michael, get lost. Stop coming out and disgusting people.]
[Learn from Laura's first love. Even though he and Laura had an unhappy breakup, at least he can wake up and not speak ill of his ex-girlfriend.]
[Come on, think about it. Michael likes crazy women like Megan. Can he be a decent person with proper values?]
[Yeah, I don't understand what those people who defended Michael were thinking.]
Just like that, by the time Derek planned to release evidence to counter Michael, the online sentiment had already shifted in favor of Laura.
More and more people were siding with Laura and Derek.
Even Derek himself was surprised.
He knew Laura had a first love that lasted several years, but he never expected him to come forward at this time.
Benjamin's appearance played a significant role in turning the tide.
Because of Benjamin's lead, many of Laura's classmates from her school days also came forward to speak for her.
"Mr. Derek Jude, the eyes of the internet users are still sharp," the assistant said with relief. "Laura is a good person, helpful, and kind to others. So, it's important not to be too harsh with those around you. This has played a significant role at a critical moment."
Derek nodded in agreement.
There are bad people in this world, but there are also good people.
There are those who kick you when you're down, but there are also those who are willing to stand up for justice.
"Release all the prepared videos. This battle should come to an end."
Soon, Derek's team released two full videos related to what Michael had posted early in the morning. One showed Derek and Laura leaving a restaurant after dinner, with Michael rushing out and causing a scene.
The end of the video showed Michael chasing after Laura's car and hitting it.
The other video was from a banquet, where Laura and Derek were having a face-to-face conversation. It was unclear what they were talking about, but Laura looked down in disappointment, and Derek patted her head before quickly withdrawing his hand. Then Michael walked over.
Both videos displayed the shooting date and time.
Derek's team also publicly issued a lawyer's letter, suing Michael for defamation online.
At the same time, Derek also posted his resignation letter online: [As the President's Secretary, I have brought negative impact to society due to my personal affairs, so I have decided to resign. I hope everyone will stop discussing this matter.]
The public was in an uproar.
Soon, reporters contacted the Presidential Palace's press secretary, who quickly confirmed the matter. "Yes, Mr. Derek Jude submitted his resignation report this morning, and the President has approved it. New staff will be arranged to take over his work."
A reporter asked, "Where does he plan to work next? Is it a transfer or something else?"
"The President's stance is that his personal affairs have caused such a big negative impact, and as the President, he cannot show favoritism just because it's his own son. Mr. Derek Jude will not be involved in domestic affairs work in the future. He plans to return to school to pursue a Ph.D."
The reporter asked, "Does the President support Derek and Laura being together?"
"The President neither supports nor opposes it. He believes Mr. Derek Jude is an adult, and matters of love should be free from interference. However, the President and his wife have officially severed their Goddaughter relationship with Laura."
This interview quickly spread online.
Laura, who hadn't gone to the company, was shocked when she saw it. She didn't expect Derek to resign without a word.
No, it wasn't without a word. He did mention in his post yesterday that he was willing to resign.
She just thought he was fooling the internet users.
Unexpectedly, he was serious.
Such a good job was gone just like that. Laura, heartbroken, quickly contacted Derek, "Did you resign?"
"Yes." Derek said with a smile, "I'll have more time to spend with you in the future."
"Are you crazy?" Laura was trembling with anger. "Why did you resign? Being the President's Secretary is such a good position. The internet users are already on our side. They won't blame you."
"Laura, sometimes taking a step back is not giving up; it's to gain more." Derek suddenly said with a smile.
Laura was stunned, "I don't know what you're talking about. What have you gained? Your position is something many people envy."
"Because too many people envy it, they only see my age and my parents, not my real abilities." Derek said gently, "People around me might understand, but what about the public? Others will only say I got this position because of my parents, so many people are jealous.
"This time, I resigned. On the surface, it looks like I've lost, but what will the public think? When the online opinion has already turned in our favor, my resignation will not only garner sympathy but also create an image of someone who keeps their word and takes responsibility. This image can even bring many benefits to my parents, such as showing that they, as the President, have raised their child well."
Laura was shocked.
She hadn't thought it through that deeply.
Well, Derek's mind was indeed beyond her reach.
"Laura, I'm still young. This resignation allows me to leave without any stains. I'll have more time to spend with you for a while, then pursue a Ph.D. After that, I can re-enter the State Department. By then, I'll be thirty, with excellent credentials, and I'll be able to go further in the future."
Derek added, "A temporary loss is nothing."
Laura opened her mouth, completely speechless.
"Alright, you don't need to feel guilty. Besides, even if I resign, I can still serve as an advisor to the President. Laura, don't underestimate me."
"How dare I underestimate you? You're so amazing." Laura pouted.
Derek chuckled softly, "Wait for me. I'll come to see you this afternoon, and we'll have dinner together tonight. I miss you so much."
"We just saw each other yesterday." Laura said on purpose.
"Really? But I feel like a long time has passed since yesterday, and we've been through a lot."
Laura sighed in her heart. She felt the same way.
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