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.

”

responded,

Elizabeth’s expression was somber.

and

to monitor Stella

Elizabeth’s gaze

her

a moment of thought, she addressed Elizabeth with a

please go and order

“Are you telling me what to do? Why should I be the

“Elizabeth,” Bella interjected firmly.

do as she

it a small

“Mom…” Elizabeth protested weakly.

commanded, her voice growing

her chair back, a clear display of

was out of sight, Stella looked back at Bella and pulled a gift box from her

contained an elegant

Bella looked puzzled.

“What’s this?”

offered the box with an

sorry for any upset caused

out this

hope you’ll

”

the hairpin, and she reached out to pick it