As Angela made her way to the restroom to clean up, the atmosphere in the office shifted from shock to outrage. Her colleagues, who had long admired her professionalism and grace under pressure, were appalled by Dan’s behavior. They whispered among themselves, the whispers quickly growing into a chorus of discontent that echoed through the hallways.
Meanwhile, unbeknownst to Dan, word of the incident swiftly reached the upper echelons of the company. The CEO, a fair and just leader who valued respect above all else, was in a meeting when his assistant interrupted with the troubling news. The CEO’s face hardened; he had zero tolerance for bullying or disrespect, especially towards a valued team member like Angela.
