The office fell into an uncomfortable silence, the kind that makes the air heavy and hard to breathe. Whispers and murmurs flickered like a chain reaction among the employees as Angela left the room, leaving a trail of sympathy in her wake. Dan, still standing with a smug expression, seemed unaware of what was brewing around him.
It all started with Sarah, a junior analyst who had always admired Angela’s work ethic and kindness. She was the first to voice her outrage. “This is unacceptable,” she said, loud enough for those around her to hear. She turned to her colleagues, eyes flashing with determination. “We can’t just let this slide.”
Mark, from IT, nodded in agreement, his face tense with anger. “Angela has always had our backs. It’s about time we had hers.”
