Mark, from IT, nodded in agreement, his face tense with anger. “Angela has always had our backs. It’s about time we had hers.”

There was a ripple effect, as more employees began to rally, voicing their support for Angela. The break room became a hub of activity, with everyone agreeing that something needed to be done. They weren’t just defending Angela; they were standing up against a culture of disrespect that had been festering for too long.

Meanwhile, Angela was in the restroom, dabbing at the coffee stain on her dress with paper towels, willing her emotions to settle. She had always been strong, but the public humiliation stung deep. As she composed herself, she had no idea that her colleagues were orchestrating an unprecedented stand against Dan’s behavior.