Part 3After I, the Star Lawyer, Resigned, My Wife's Firm Collapsed

"Mr. Lin... Are you sure you want to resign?"

"Yes, I'm sure."

The HR person was very surprised and repeatedly asked me.

Although I had never publicly disclosed my relationship with Grace, over the years, my colleagues had all guessed it.

The HR person clearly didn't want to get involved in our "domestic affairs" at this moment and immediately showed a troubled expression, trying to deflect.

"This... This is such a big decision, I can't make it on my own. Why don't you go talk to Ms. Gu first? See what she thinks."

My position was considered a key player in the company, and logically, it did require Grace's signature.

"No need to ask. Just handle it as a regular procedure," I said softly but firmly, not sounding like an impulsive decision made in anger.

The HR person looked at me for a while and could only agree with a bitter smile, telling me to come back in the afternoon to pick up the report.

Just as I left the HR office, I was called to Grace's office again. When I went in, I saw Charlie was also there. Seeing me come in, he smiled insincerely and said, "Brother Lucas is here."

"Good timing. Did you see the news yesterday about the person who killed for revenge for their mother? The case has now fallen to our firm. It was Charlie who secured it for you, Lucas. If you handle this case well, you could make a big name for yourself."

Grace called me in, reluctantly showing some goodwill, and then arrogantly "entrusted me with an important task" - to defend the killer from last night's news.

I had looked at that case this morning. As things stood, online public opinion had already pushed this case to a critical point. Grace wasn't wrong; if handled well, it could indeed make me famous. However, I felt that Charlie had ulterior motives.

This kind of case was a hot potato. No matter how it was defended, it would end up being criticized. The law is impartial, but morality is emotional. The outcome of this incident, good or bad, would affect one's career. It was like unnecessarily inviting trouble.

Thinking of this, I refused on the spot.

"I still have several cases unfinished. Adding a new one would be too much to handle. I can't take it. Please assign someone else."

"Lucas, Mr. Big Shot Lawyer, what's wrong? Have you become too good for these kinds of cases after achieving some success in recent years? You're not even seizing opportunities when they present themselves. What are you thinking?"

Grace's face showed mockery, her words extremely unpleasant. Charlie, seeing this, also pretended to persuade me: "Brother Lucas, if this case is handled well, it will only benefit our firm. Think it over. We need to consider the long-term development of Ms. Gu and the firm."

"Since this case has come to us, and I've worked hard to secure it, logically, the company needs someone to take it on. Currently, it seems you're the most suitable person for this case, Brother Lucas."

I frowned, ignoring his moral coercion. Just as I was about to speak, Grace's phone rang.

"Hello? Little Li? What's the matter? Huh? Who? Who wants to resign?!"

Grace was stunned for a few seconds, and in the course of a few sentences, her expression became extremely unpleasant. After hanging up the phone, she looked at me in disbelief.

"Lucas, you want to resign?! Just because I said a few words to you this morning?!"

She stood up and flew into a rage at me, her whole body fuming.

I remained outwardly calm, leaning on the desk and slowly moving closer, pulling the corners of my mouth into a cold smile as I spoke calmly.

"Grace, not only am I resigning, but I also want a divorce."