Ella arrived at the Stryker offices feeling somewhat out of place. She was met with curious and slightly confused looks from her colleagues. They knew she had travelled to New York with James and Derek to finalize the merger process. It was a peculiar situation, but she had to maintain her composure.
As she made her way to Margaret's office, she exchanged a few brief words with her colleagues who inquired about her trip. Ella offered polite, vague responses, not wanting to reveal the true nature of her journey.
Knocking gently on Margaret's door, Ella waited for a response before entering the office. Her heart was heavy with the weight of the situation she now found herself in. Moving to New York seemed like a significant and daunting step, especially considering her mother and her job.
