The atmosphere in GreenTech Solutions was tense following the shocking incident in the break room. As Angela walked away, whispers began to ripple through the office like a fast-spreading wildfire. Coworkers exchanged glances, some shaking their heads in disbelief, others typing furiously on their phones to relay the incident to colleagues who hadn’t witnessed it firsthand. The audacity of Dan’s actions had left everyone on edge, and there was an unspoken agreement that something needed to be done.
Angela, meanwhile, retreated to the privacy of the restroom to compose herself. She could feel the eyes of her coworkers on her back as she left the break room, but she refused to let them see her cry. In the restroom, she took deep breaths, dabbing the coffee stains on her blouse with a wet paper towel. Anger and humiliation mixed with her determination — not just to move past the incident, but to ensure that it wouldn’t be brushed aside or forgotten.
