After Abigail said those words, Shane was abashed.
"The design department is in such chaos, yet you have the nerve to complain about Irene being inept. Your managerial skills are rather suspicious!" Abigail icily lectured Shane.
She was fully aware that she had been absent from L.Moon for ages and that the previous department head had long since resigned.
Other than his skills as a designer, they don't help this new head of department at all.
Being stunned into speechlessness by Abigail's words, Shane remained reticent.
"Your subordinates are engaging in workplace harassment, and it's unacceptable. If you have no response to that, I recommend you resign!" Abigail's voice carried her frustration as she slammed her hand on the table.
It wasn't long before Shane snapped. "How long has it been since your return? Do you even know what's going on in L.Moon?"
"Shane!" Garrett yelled.
"Is he the one you promoted?" Abigail asked in a cold manner.
He lowered his head. "I was negligent in my responsibilities."
"Workplace harassment is such a grave issue, and yet the head of the department doesn't care about it. Are you telling me that a person's work performance takes precedence over their handling of this issue? Since you can't tell right from wrong, then follow my suggestion—resign!" Abigail's gaze was as sharp as a knife.
Shane still kept his silence.
"I have to report this issue." Abigail took a minute before she continued, "I'm not against having private chat groups, but it's unacceptable when it's used to ostracize colleagues."
Shane's position remained vacant for ages once Shane was given the boot for his actions.
The footage of Danielle and Floyd bullying Irene was also played for everyone to watch. Members of the design department found themselves speechless, lacking the courage to look at Abigail.
"I understand your dissatisfaction with L.Moon hiring Irene, but some individuals are simply behaving irrationally. Even knowing that I recommended her, they still dared to harass her. It's Irene today, but it could be someone else tomorrow. What? Are you suggesting she's aiming for your position?" Abigail, now in the role of the department head, posed the question to everyone with a cold demeanor.
When no one replied to her question, she called out, "Yeezy?"
"Yes, Miss Quinn?" Yeezy answered while rising to his full height.
"Fulfill Danielle's obligations moving forward. You'll also be the head of the department for the time being. Show me what you got in a month's time," she instructed while preparing to make her departure.
Although there were others in the department who were much more suited than Yeezy to succeed Shane, Abigail intentionally promoted someone of average ability.
Jealousy alone would not guarantee them higher positions.
"Thank you, Miss Quinn." Yeezy had never expected such a surprise.
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