Anne paused the video with a hard tap and handed the phone back to Augustine. "I'm not interested in her apology," she said, irritated. "Does she really think a simple 'sorry' can undo everything?"
The sting of what she had endured still lingered—those whispered comments behind her back, the cold stares, and worst of all, losing her role as project lead. The damage wasn't something an apology could sweep away.
"I removed her as my secretary," Augustine said, hoping this would ease her a bit. "I sent her back to the sales department. But if you want her gone for good, just say the word. I'll fire her."
"No." Anne shook her head. "That's too easy. Let her stay—but make her work. Put her on the street handing out flyers, make her earn every second of her paycheck. Let her taste what real work is like."
