Stella's POV:
On my first day back, I went to Azure Ocean to tender my resignation.
The moment Andrea saw me first, her face twisted with disdain. "What are you doing here? Haven't you embarrassed our company enough?"
I was taken aback by her hostility, for it was hard to fathom such malice from someone. Fury simmered within me as I locked eyes with her, making her uneasy. "Andrea, everyone has their limits. I haven't done anything to offend you since I joined this company. There's no need for this hostility. Just remember this, cutting others some slack gives you wiggle room too."
But instead of backing down, she raised her hand to slap me.
That was when my pent-up frustration exploded. I caught her wrist, forcefully shoving her away.
"Ah!" she screamed. "Help! This witch is trying
