Arabella's POVAfter we finished lunch, Nick went somewhere else with Ellie while I was able to get back together with Sean in the car. Our lunch at the restaurant was tranquil and away from that woman's wrong words, so I was able to enjoy the food and feel ready to work again.Just as Ellie had said, the recommended food was indeed delicious, and I felt all the tiredness I had felt earlier disappear. Sean also didn't fail to notice me by quietly holding my hand while we chatted with Nick, so I was in a much better mood than I had been at the office all morning."Did you enjoy our lunch?" Sean asked, glancing over at me, who was mumbling happily.I nodded, unable to help the smile that spread across my lips. "Mhm. Nick was fun, and Ellie wasn't too annoying during our lunch. I'm glad."Nick actively tossed around the topic of small talk as we gathered in the room he had reserved. He sat across from Sean while I was next to my boyfriend. Despite our seating position, I was the one who

Arabella's POVAfter everything that happened, I didn't report anything to Sean or Alex, the head of my division. The other employees were also unremarkable despite seeing Rachel's treatment of me firsthand, except for Chloe, who tried to comfort me and keep me company.The woman handed me a cup of homemade coffee, which I immediately drank to calm myself down. The cold temperature and sweetness made me sigh of relief and return my focus to listening to Chloe's words. "She's gone too far, Bella. Are you still not going to report it to Alex? She'll solve the problem quickly."I shook my head, putting down my coffee cup to look at her with a small smile. "I don't want to make a scene, Chloe. Just let them be like that. I can still take it.""You're really good, Bella." She let out a breath that sounded heavier than mine. "I might have cried or even fought with that woman because I was too upset. How can the first thing you receive when you get to the office be a scolding? I won't even b

Arabella's POV"Mr. Sean?" An employee spoke out of turn and made Sean turn his head, but then he closed his mouth and looked away.The man scanned the employees still in the room before reaching my eyes, taking in my state for a few moments before stepping closer to the center of the commotion in our division room. Rachel's desk.Some employees still looked surprised and immediately allowed Sean to pass quickly. I could see that they seemed uncomfortable with the man's sudden presence, stopping the commotion almost at its peak."It's a mess in here. What did you guys do?" Sean asked again, staring at the water splattered on the chair from my splash on Jennifer, as well as from the sleeves of the blazer I was still wearing.I was still trying to remain calm, feeling somewhat relaxed as the women had finally retreated to Rachel's side and were no longer interested in my phone. Liam and my other friends also retreated to give Sean more space.I know I'm still the new kid on the block, b

Sean's POVArabella and I were now in my room. She doesn't seem to be shaking anymore and is now wiping her blazer, which still looks damp. Her hair, which she had previously put up in a ponytail, was now letting down so that a few drops of water immediately wet the floor.She looked guilty, looking at me while looking at the floor. "Sorry, Sean. Your office is full of water droplets from my hair and clothes.""It's alright. I can ask someone to clean it up later." I said, going over to my desk to get an unused handkerchief from the drawer, then returning to Arabella and wiping her face gently. "Are you cold? I'll get you a blanket in the meantime. Sarah is buying new clothes for you."Arabella shook her head, smiling a little while holding my hand that was wiping her face earlier. "I'll wait until your secretary arrives. Thank you, Sean."I nodded, watching Arabella wipe her neck with my handkerchief before going to her hand. I remembered that from the footage, the woman had shown me

Sean's POVI was in my home office, making sure the dismissal of the women went smoothly and correctly. They should all still be in the office after what happened earlier. I called my secretary, who was immediately connected."How was the dismissal? They were all present and received the dismissal statements in person?" I asked.Sarah said yes. "They were all present, sir. The personnel division also did not give you the severance pay you requested and only gave you a letter of dishonorable discharge.""Good." I smiled dispassionately, hearing my secretary's report on the woman who had been rude and abusive to Arabella.They very much deserved the dismissal.I heard my secretary relaying the words of the personnel division. The head of the division confirmed that the troublemaking women would have a hard time finding jobs with this problem."Getting a job with a letter of dishonorable discharge will make it difficult for them, not to mention the internal problems they've been having a