Upon hearing those words, Stella instantly jumped up, swallowed hard, and belatedly realized she might have stepped on the toes of this formidable figure.

"I... I'm sorry, I'll leave right away! Ria, I'll make time to visit you another day!" Stella quickly grabbed Cooper who was beside her and dashed away like a wisp of smoke.

She knew well enough not to mess with Mr. Michael Palmer, whose mere word could make or break careers.

"Ah..." Rianne was about to call out to Stella, but she had already vanished.

She glared at the man before her with frustration. Being stuck in the hospital was boring enough, and now her friend...