Chapter 495
Chapter 495:
Donn caught those accusing stares, and his face blossomed into a fiery red. “What are you all gawking at? Mind your own business!” Nobody bothered to answer him.
Meredith cut through the tension with a crisp verdict. “Given Helena’s explanation, I see no fault in her decision to refuse Mr. Hughes.” She turned to the others, her gaze cool. “Does anyone here disagree p>
Dominick didn’t hesitate. “We’re behind Helena all the way p>
One by one, the rest of the team spoke up, their voices steady with support. “We stand with Helena p>
Donn’s composure snapped. He swept his glare around the room, resentment simmering in his eyes. “You’re all unbelievable p>
Listening to her colleagues rally around her, Helena felt an unexpected surge of emotion rise in her chest—so much that her eyes nearly stung with tears.
Meredith placed a steady hand on Helena’s shoulder, offering her a quiet, reassuring smile. “Alright, it’s almost time. Go get ready for your segment p>
“Understood, Ms. Sutter p>
Helena straightened, offered a poised nod, and walked out—never sparing Donn a backward glance.
Donn’s face contorted with rage, his hands shaking as he shot a glare at Helena. He then whirled on Meredith, indignation cracking his tone. “I’m her supervisor—what gives you the right to interfere p>
Remaining perfectly composed, Meredith replied, “This isn’t the place. Let’s address this in front of our superior.” With that, she turned and strode out, not waiting for a response.
Donn clenched his jaw in silent frustration, but he had no choice but to trail after her.
He still assumed his position outranked Meredith’s, certain he’d reclaim his authority in front of their superior. What he failed to realize was that Meredith’s recent promotion had placed her above him.
Worse yet, the moment they entered their superior’s office, his gaze sharpened. “Donn, did you order Helena to attend that winery meeting where she was sexually harassed, then instruct her to keep quiet instead of defending her?” His tone was unyielding.
Helena had reported the incident to Meredith, who had handed over the evidence she’d meticulously gathered to the higher-ups.
𝘾𝙖𝙢𝙤𝙪𝙛𝙡𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙨 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 → gⱯ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀⧸𝖼𝗈𝗺
Donn was blindsided by the topic’s return and immediately launched into a justification. “I was only considering the station’s interests p>
The superior’s eyes narrowed, his voice cutting through the tension. “Is that so? Were you really doing that for the station, or just looking out for your nephew, Terry p>
Donn’s protest withered in his throat. He was left speechless, sweat beading on his brow.
After a brief deliberation, the management of Genie TV reached a unanimous verdict: Donn was to be dismissed, effective immediately.
Hours later, Donn shuffled out of the office, a cardboard box of his belongings clutched in his arms. At that moment, Helena returned from the studio, her face glowing with the satisfaction of a successful broadcast.