As Ariana dashed to the office, she found that Sarah and Tyler had already accepted Jasper's termination contract. Having agreed to the penalty clause, they were making preparations to leave.

Reaching the office, Ariana met them in the entranceway, locking eyes for a few moments before she asked, “Did you guys sign off?"

At Ariana's question, Sarah, realizing she was informed, gave a straightforward nod.

“Yes, we signed."

Ariana hadn't anticipated such a swift resolution, a resolution in which she had no say. Her frustration found voice as she blurted, “Couldn't you have told me before making this significant decision? Even Betsy kept me in the dark!"