When Love Comes Late by PASSION

She placed a stack of printed photographs on the table before Rylie, showcasing her lavish escapades in high-end boutiques and opulent hotels over the last few days.

Rylie’s face turned a deep shade of red.

Yet, she continued to defend herself, “So what? I was merely taking some time to unwind.

This is my personal life.

I’ve committed no faults at work.

Why should the company dismiss me over such matters?”

Stella’s scoff was sharp.

“Because you took leave without any justification and were unreachable at a crucial time, risking the company’s reputation.

Isn’t that a mistake?”

Finding herself at a loss for words, Rylie averted her gaze from Stella’s piercing look.

Desperate to salvage her position, she pleaded, “I acknowledge my mistake, but please, can you give me another chance?”

As Rylie’s defenses weakened, Stella seized the moment.

abruptly took leave, and

”

ranked among Seamarsh’s elite companies, and Rylie had worked tirelessly

terminated in such a humiliating manner threatened to tarnish her future career

between her options, Rylie blurted out in distress, “Someone asked

trailed off into

Elizabeth’s involvement meant returning all the money she had

left, Rylie faced a daunting

hesitation, Stella probed, “Who instructed

Rylie quickly

overwhelmed lately and needed a

this would happen while

I’m terribly sorry.

or let me

”

her scoffed, “Rylie used to work overtime rather than take

now she’s suddenly asking for a leave and shopping

where you don’t walk out without dropping tens of

add up that she’d spend like that,”

murmurs grew, Rylie’s cheeks