Before Morwenna could even hand in her resignation, she found herself unceremoniously ousted from her job.

It wasn't a high-paying job in Rosefrost Hollow, but it held a special place in Morwenna's heart. It was the first job she landed during the tough times taking care of Stuart. It represented the first flicker of kindness she encountered in the bustling, neon-lit city.

Mr. White was always kind and approachable, and Mrs. White often gifted her fish and eggs. Morwenna was someone who never forgot a good deed. Every act of kindness, big or small, was etched in her memory.

She left the marketplace feeling lost and disoriented. How could Stuart have done such a thing? In her heart, she believed Stuart could be tough, but never cruel or unjust. But dwelling on these thoughts wouldn't solve anything; she needed to speak to Stuart directly.

Pulling out her phone, she dialed Stuart's number, but before she could reach him, a surprise awaited her at Hetfield's Homestead.

Stuart had suddenly returned.

stifling with Stuart's arrival. It was as if someone

afford to show any weakness;

out a seed in displeasure at

Stuart was back and safe, that was all that mattered. Despite the prior heads-up from Stuart, seeing him unharmed

unrestrained. "Look at everyone here, so silent. What's the matter?" He approached Phineas, "Haven't seen you in a few days, Phineas. How have

about you. Your recent actions-do you intend to ruin everything we stand for?" Phineas had always tried to emulate his father, striving for decades to adopt his seriousness and dignity. Yet, while Norbert exuded genuine authority, Phineas' efforts were just a facade to hide his scheming. Stuart's laugh had a sinister edge. "Are you joking, Phineas? I've been away, leaving the Hetfield Group in your son's capable hands. What's become

care about your squabbles, but the Hetfield Group must remain untouched. It's also

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