Mr. Kane Got Blacklisted

"I find it strange. The place where the S-type essential oil was stored was supposed to be locked. If there was a lock, Larry shouldn't have been able to access it. The fact that he could easily take it out suggests that it wasn't locked at the time. Larry probably doesn’t know these things, and there was no manager around to remind him. He accidentally broke the essential oil during his work, without any intention to cause harm. If we talk about responsibility, both parties should share it.

"But because Sonia made the S-type essential oil, this incident didn't actually cause US much damage. It's more like a stroke of luck. I think if we just fire him outright, the punishment would be too severe. With this precedent set, if another employee makes a mistake in the future, they might hide it intentionally out of fear of being fired, which could lead to bigger problems. Punishment should be a means of correction, not an end in itself. What do you think?"

Before Darcie could respond, Jaylene scoffed, "It just sounds like you're just trying to protect your own."

Stella admitted openly, "You do protect your own. You crossed Grace and only got a small pay deduction, right?"

This remark was aimed at Jaylene but also indirectly referenced Darcie.

Even if Larry was indeed dismissed, she would still show a protective stance.

Darcie remained silent for a while before finally saying, "Half pay for three months, with bonus deducted. Is that acceptable?"

Stella thought there might be some negotiation, but she didn't expect Darcie to be so direct.

After assessing the situation for a moment, she nodded. "Let's go with Ms.

Arnold's suggestion."

Jaylene wasn't satisfied, "Isn't this punishment too lenient? Such a big mistake was made, yet you're just brushing it off so lightly. Won’t others follow suit in the future?"

Stella glanced at her. "When management speaks, you don't get to weigh in. N

Jaylene choked up, frustrated but unable to respond. The higher-ups always had the final say.

"Ms. Arnold, since we're already on this topic, let's have the company's board of supervisors also look into Wren's bonus deduction."

Wren, who had been observing quietly, suddenly felt singled out.

Darcie glanced at Wren. "Let's go. Ms. Hall wants to support you. Naturally, we need to investigate this matter thoroughly."

Wren snapped back to reality, her face slightly pale, and she quickly shook her head. "Ms. Arnold, it's my fault. I have no complaints about my bonus being deducted. Please don't listen to Ms. Hall."

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The latter kept her head down, not meeting Stella's gaze. Although her voice trembled, it was firm, "When mistakes are made, one must accept the consequences. The company's decision is correct."

Darcie's expression softened. "That complicates things," she said, then turned to Stella, "Stella, what's your take on this?"

Stella withdrew her gaze, her tone chilly, "Ms. Arnold, please handle it as you see fit."

With that, she turned and left, with Larry quickly following behind.

Wren clenched her fists, keeping her head down.

Darcie looked at the cowering Wren, exchanged a glance with Aubrey, then left.

After the crowd dispersed, Aubrey approached Wren and took her to a secluded area before speaking, "Ms. Arnold wasn't aware of the bonus issue, and Ms. Saun has a short temper; she can't handle being wronged. There's no malicious intent here. The HR department will reimburse you for last month's bonus, and your bonus for next month will be paid as usual."

With that, she took out a stack of cash from her bag and handed it to Wren. "This is a gesture of compensation from Ms. Arnold."