“That’s exactly why I came unannounced,” Daniel replied calmly. “We need to talk about how things are run here.”

The supervisor shifted uncomfortably, attempting to defend himself. “It’s just a couple of employees who can’t handle the pressure. I have to keep them in line.”

“By berating them?” Daniel asked, his voice firm but not unkind. “A business thrives when its employees are valued and supported, not when they’re made to feel disposable.”

The supervisor was silent, his face paling. Daniel took this moment to continue, “Effective immediately, we’re restructuring management here. I’ll be assigning a new store manager, someone who embodies the values Grayson’s Market stands for.”