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"Hey, Tabitha," Stella called out, "Did you bring the documents?"

Tabitha nodded. "Yep, got them right here." She handed the papers to Stella, who skimmed through them before passing them to Susanna.

"So, you're really heading back to Ferrowland?" Susanna asked, her voice tinged with reluctance.

Stella nodded. "Yeah, it's about time."

Whether Ronald came to Portis City or not, Stella planned to go back anyway. For the past two years, she had been keeping an eye on developments in Ferrowland, constantly searching for a chance to go back. She hadn't expected Ronald to make the first move.

Tabitha's eyes widened. "Boss, you're leaving? What about the studio?"

She was about to lose her job? Oh no, that couldn't happen. This job was so stable, and the benefits were great.

Stella reassured her. "I've already found someone to take over."

Tabitha glanced at Susanna.

"Don't worry," Susanna chimed in, "You'll have the same terms as before. Just keep doing your best."

Tabitha looked at Stella, her eyes slightly red. She was leaving, yet she still paved the way for them. Where could they ever find another boss as good as her?

Stella chuckled softly. "Nothing lasts forever, but at least we cherished our time together."

stepped out

something on Stella's neck.

her sweater collar up.

already saw

conceding, "Okay,

raised an eyebrow. "So, you two are a thing

hiding anything

over in Ferrowland?" "He'll keep me safe," Stella replied confidently. "Ronald always has

remarked, noting the certainty in Stella's voice. "It's a trust built over a lifetime,"

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