Zachary was sitting in front of his computer, reviewing the profiles of marketing department employees. He glanced up at Yasmine and said, "As a team leader, Shawn led the charge to form cliques, making things difficult for the interns. Shouldn't someone like that be fired?"
Yasmine maintained a blank expression. "Do you have any evidence to support your claims, Mr. Lloyd?"
While continuing to review the files, he replied, "I saw it with my own eyes. Do you think I need more evidence? Or do you think I'm lying and targeting them deliberately?"
"I'll investigate this matter thoroughly, and for now, let's put the decision about their termination on hold."
Yasmine turned to Shawn and Danny and said, "Alright, you two can return to work."
"Understood, Ms. Lane!"
Both Shawn and Danny nodded, their faces displaying smug smiles. Shawn even shot Zachary a triumphant glance.
Zachary frowned slightly and coldly remarked, "Ms. Lane, are you sure you want to be so biased in their favor?"
"Zachary, remember your position. You're just a deputy manager!" Yasmine's expression darkened.
As her direct subordinate, him speaking to her like this in front of others clearly showed a lack of respect.
He didn't want to escalate the situation. After all, he had reviewed her background, and he recognized her capabilities as a manager.
He sighed and said gently, "Ms. Lane, I've just started working in the marketing department and don't know all the ins and outs yet. However, I think your handling of this situation isn't ideal."
Zachary maintained a calm gaze, meeting Yasmine's eyes.
Her face hardened as she replied, "Zachary, I am the head of the marketing department. If you have issues with how I handle things, you can go complain to Ms. Wayne!"
With that, she left the office in a huff.
Shawn and Danny exchanged glances filled with schadenfreude.
How foolish for a deputy manager who got his position through connections to stand up to Yasmine. This behavior was incredibly naive.
Now, it was clear that Yasmine held a grudge against Zachary. If Zachary's work didn't meet expectations, she would likely report him to Anya and push for his removal as deputy manager.
Without lingering, the two followed Yasmine out of Zachary's office.
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