Chapter 31

Stella knocked softly on the door to the boss’s office, and before long, Anthony’s gentle voice came from inside: “Come in.” Taking a deep breath, she turned the door handle and stepped inside, coming to a halt in front of his desk. “Anthony, President.” Anthony looked up at her, a frown pulling at his lips. “Why are you still calling me that?” he asked, clearly displeased. Stella blinked in surprise. “I... well, we’re colleagues, aren’t we? I’m supposed to address you like that, right?” “You can make an exception. Call me Anthony, whenever you want,” Anthony replied, rubbing his temples. “I’d like us to be comfortable with each other. No need to be so formal, not when we’re together.” Stella’s gaze softened as she noticed the weariness in his eyes. She spoke quietly, “I understand, Anthony.” Truth be told, she felt a pang of sympathy for him. He had built this company from the ground up, a self-made man who had turned it into the powerful force it was today. She, on th