Elara
I had just ended the meeting when Tyler stormed over.
"Elara, how dare you dock my performance bonus?" he said angrily. "Do you have any idea how much money that is?"
I raised my eyebrow. The diamond on my new ring caught the light. "Our department has twenty-two people. Today, eleven called in sick. Three were out in the field. Only seven showed up for the meeting. The notification was sent this morning. “
“So tell me, Deputy Director Tyler , do you think approving all these absences was reasonable?"
"I'm the Director," I continued. My voice was steady but sharp. "According to the company handbook, department leaders can decide performance bonuses for their staff."
I leaned forward slightly. My eyes locked with his. "So, Deputy Director Tyler , why shouldn't I do
