Chapter 49 Arnold sat at his desk , staring at the flickering screen of his computer . The office was quiet , save for the occasional shuffle of papers and the soft bums of air conditioning . His fingers drummed absentmindedly on the edge of his mug as he reflected on what had happened a week ago . Nora had walked into his office , her face flushed with frustration . She had been struggling with her workload , feeling overwhelmed , and Arnold , in a moment of impatience , had suggested that maybe she should just quat if she couldnt handle the pressure . At the time , it seemed like the right thing to say . It was supposed to be a push , a way of motivating her . But now , with the silence in the office , he couldnt help but wonder if hed pushed too far , He hadnt heard from Nora since then . A week had d passed , and while Arnold had assumed she would return to work by now , there had been no sign of her . Hed almost convinced himself that it was just a temporary tantrum , a flare up of emotions that would settle in due time . But deep down , he wasnt entirely sure . The thought that she might not come back gnawed at him . It wasnt that he didnt want her to leave it was more that he hadnt really expected her to go . Arnold sighed , pushing away from his desk , and stood up . He glanced at the clock it was mid afternooil The office felt emptier than usual without Noras presence , but he had work to do . He grabbed a cup from the shelf . filled it with warm water , and poured a small amount of moonwort rea into it . As the earthy scent filled the air , he took a sip , his thoughts lingering on Nora . Maybe ( just taking her time , he thought . Shes probably dealing with things on her own . Shell be back . | Meanwhile , in Studio Starline , the atmosphere was differenti Nora was there , working diligently at her desk , completely immersed in her tasks . A week away had given her the space she needed to think things through , and now she was back , not only ready to work but eager to prove herself . She had taken on a large project , one that had originally been handled by Drew . It was a complicated piece of work that usually took him nearly a week to complete But Nora , in her quet determination , haad managed to finish it in record time . As she clicked send and forwarded the completed work to her colleague Maks , she leaned back in her chair , her eyes closing for a moment as she trlaced he had given at her all. There was in way to know how her roworkers would react , but Mais opened the his be ow furrowing as he skimmed through the content When he reached the last page , his eyes widened , las jaw dropping slightly . at she was confident . 11 : Alter left . Alp Chapter 49 You you got it all done ? he stammered , disbelief in his voice , Nora smiled , leaning over her desk . Do you see any changes that need to be made ? she asked calmly . Maks blinked , quickly scrolling through the file again . He had expected something rushed , something incomplete , perhaps a mistake here or there , Instead , what he saw was a polished professional piece of work better than what Drew usually turned in . It was fast , but it was flawless He raised his eyebrows , looking at Nora with renewed respect . I didnt think you could do it . This is great . No changes needed . Noras face softened into a small smile . Tm glad it works for you. Soon word spread through the office . Colleagues who had previously been skeptical of Noras abilities began to notice her work . Some approached her hesitantly , unsure of how to start a conversation , but all of them seemed genuinely impressed by what she had achieved . Hey , Nora , one of them called out . Can you give me some tips on how you managed to finish that project so fast ? Ive been stuck on something similar for days . Nora looked up , meeting the persons gaze Of course ! Its all about time management and staying focused . If youd like , I can show you some of the techniques I use . As the day wore DO . Noras coworkers began to gravitate toward her . She wasnt the kind of person to boast about her skills or demand attention , but it was clear that her actions spoke louder than words . Her dedication , her calm confidence , and her willingness to help others were making a lasting impression . By the end of the day . Noras phone buzzed . It was a text from Leo , a senior colleague . Dinner ? the message read . Its a small celebration for your first day here . Ive got a car waiting for you . Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!