Once they made their way back upstairs to the penthouse, Joana gently placed a sleeping Michaela onto the bed, thankful that she was now peacefully unaware of the ordeal they had just endured. With a combination of anxiety and determination, Joana cautiously approached Elijah's study, bracing herself for the conversation that awaited her. If Elijah were to unleash his anger once more, as he had done in the lobby, Joana contemplated the possibility of resigning from her position. She believed that, given the circumstances, she deserved to be treated with a basic level of decency, especially considering that everything had ultimately turned out fine.
Upon entering the study, Joana hesitated, her steps betraying a sense of uncertainty. She met Elijah's stern gaze, steeling herself for the ve
