usmanshaikh_1968
Following the painful meeting where Leo dismisses her work in favor of Isabella's ideas, Elara reaches her breaking point. The constant professional slights and personal coldness, amplified by Isabella's presence, become unbearable. Watching Leo effortlessly collaborate and laugh with someone from his past makes Elara feel like an outsider in a story she thought was hers.
...
In a moment of quiet resolve, she makes a decision. She contacts the Apex Global headhunter, expressing her willingness to relocate. That evening, she cleans out her desk...
...
She leaves the office and the city behind, not in a dramatic outburst, but with a determined clarity. The conflict has shown her that she is no longer fighting for a relationship, but for a place in a life that may not have room for her. Her departure is an act of self-preservation.