Chapter 2267


    "I find it strange. The ce 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 ess 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 identally 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."


    Ste 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.


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    Darcie remained silent for a while before finally saying, "Half pay for three months, with bonus


    deducted. Is that eptable?"


    Ste 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?"


    Ste nced 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 thepany''s board of supervisors also look


    into Wren''s bonus deduction."


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


    Darcie nced 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 noints about my bonus being deducted. Please don''t listen to Ms. Hall."


    Ste paused, suppressing a smirk as she looked at Wren.


    Thetter kept her head down, not meeting Ste''s gaze. Although her voice trembled, it was firm,


    "When mistakes are made, one must ept the consequences. Thepany''s decision is correct."


    Darcie''s expression softened. "Thatplicates things," she said, then turned to Ste, "Ste, what''s


    your take on this?"


    Ste 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 nce 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 forst 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."