Sarah’s hand trembled slightly as she gripped the receiver tighter. She could sense Marco’s surprise through the silence on the other end.
“Cancel?” Marco repeated, unsure if he’d heard correctly.
“Yes, cancel everything,” Sarah affirmed, her voice steady and sure. “I want all services to stop immediately. I’m pulling out.”
There was a pause, a momentary lapse as Marco absorbed the unexpected directive. “Are you certain, Sarah? This is for your parents’ Gala, correct? It’s tomorrow.”
Sarah nodded, even though Marco couldn’t see her. “I’m sure. I’ve just realized that my priorities have shifted. Please let your team know. And thank you for all your hard work.”
