Severing ties with Archer industry.

A maid opened the sheer, lacy curtains, the warm morning sunlight poured into the room, casting a golden glow on Serena's face. With a soft groan, Serena shifted her position, turning away from the bright light and seeking a few more moments of peaceful slumber. Just then, the melodic sound of her phone disrupted the tranquility, prompting Serena to grumble as she lazily reached for her phone on the bedside table.

"Hello," Serena answered, not bothering to check the caller ID, her voice still heavy with drowsiness.

Marcus' voice boomed through the phone, "There are maids waiting in your room to prepare you."The sleep vanished from Serena's eyes as she sat up, to see two maids bowing their heads in her room. Her phone still rested against her ear as she spoke, "Why are they here so early? Is there an event?" Serena gaze remained fixed on the maids.

"Your first day as CEO of Stanford Corporation begins today. Your personal assistant will arrive in five minutes," with those words, Marcus