Defeat admitted
The boss sagged back into his chair, the fight fading from him as the gravity of his deeds sunk in. He’d been discovered, exposed for who he was, and there was no way out. The realization of his impending doom was etched vividly on his face. In that instant, he realized that everything he had built was crumbling around him.
Terms laid out
Susan stood firm and put down her terms. “The footage is deleted if you rehire John and resign immediately after,” she said, her voice firm and unwavering. It was a straightforward choice: admit responsibility and resign, or risk the consequences of his conduct going public. Susan’s position was unequivocal, and her quest for justice was steadfast.