"What! Are you firing me, sir?" Stella asked in bewilderment.
She looked behind her to be certain that Alfred wasn't talking to someone else but her. When she realized that he was referring to her, her face scrunched into a frown.
"Stella, please, before you get all worked up, hear me out first." Alfred pleaded.
"Alright, I'm listening," Stella replied while maintaining her frigid expression.
"I never said that I was firing you. You're one of my loyal and most dedicated workers. So, reliving you off your duty at this time would be unthinkable." Alfred explained calmly while hoping Stella would understand and leave quietly. He had seen the way she captured Adrian's attention. Hence, he was very careful with his choice of words.
"If you're not firing me, then why did you want me to leave immediately and why would my presence get you into trouble?" Stella asked impatiently.
