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 I might consider mitigating your

”

Seamarsh’s elite companies, and Rylie had

such a humiliating manner threatened to tarnish her

her options, Rylie blurted out in distress, “Someone

her confession trailed

the

Rylie faced

Stella probed, “Who instructed you to

quickly retorted,

overwhelmed lately and

would happen while I

I’m terribly sorry.

me another chance, or let me apologize

”

used to work overtime rather than take sick leave, always pinching pennies, never even splurging on

suddenly asking for a leave and shopping in

of place where you don’t walk out without

that she’d

murmurs grew, Rylie’s cheeks