Chapter 8

Victor hired an attorney.
His letter accused the company of entrapment, defamation, wrongful termination, and assault.
Alicia read the letter aloud in headquarters.
When she reached the line claiming Victor had “always championed young female talent,” Denise removed her glasses.
“I need a minute.”
Nobody blamed her.
Victor demanded my personnel file.
Alicia sent my title.
Senior Director of Internal Investigations.
His next letter claimed I had “misrepresented myself.”
Alicia smiled.
“There is no legal right to harass only actual junior employees.”
I wrote that down.
Possibly inappropriate.
Definitely true.
The discovery process uncovered more.
Victor had given bonuses to men who protected him.
Moved women who complained to invisible roles.
Used travel assignments as punishment.
Edited reviews after rejections.
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He did not manage a branch.
He managed fear.