When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Stella, reluctant to linger further, glanced dismissively at the onlookers and responded icily, “We’ll handle your matter according to our company’s policies.

Your recent actions nearly resulted in a substantial loss.

If faced with significant incentives from a competitor in the future, it’s likely you would betray us again.

Therefore, your termination is non-negotiable.

Moreover, this decision is also endorsed by Mr.

Clark.

Should you have any objections, you may take them up with him.

”

With that, she resumed leading Bella away.

Elizabeth quickly followed behind them.

Steering clear of the curious eyes of the staff, Stella mentioned to Bella, “There’s a coffee shop downstairs.

If it’s alright with you, I’d like to talk over there.

I also have something to give you.

”

Bella responded, ready

Elizabeth’s expression was somber.

for Stella and didn’t want her getting

compelled to monitor Stella closely, shadowing her every

Stella caught Elizabeth’s gaze and felt a twinge

needed to keep her next actions hidden from Elizabeth’s

of thought, she addressed

go and order some

what to do? Why should I be

“Elizabeth,” Bella interjected firmly.

do as she

it a small

“Mom…” Elizabeth protested weakly.

her

of disdain, Elizabeth yanked her chair back, a

of sight, Stella looked back at Bella and pulled a gift

contained an

Bella looked puzzled.

“What’s this?”

the box with an apologetic

sorry for any upset

picked out this gift especially

you’ll

”

on the hairpin, and