But what Gerald didn't know was that his actions were igniting a steely resolve in Mary a determination stronger than ever. Before for Mary every time she endured Gerald's insults she silently promised herself that she would never let people like him continue to destroy. The company she had built sooner or later she would find a way to put an end to these inhumane and cruel actions. With that resolve Mary quietly continued her work waiting for the right moment to expose the dark truth about Gerald Hayes.
The man who thought he was in control of everything but was actually walking straight into the very power trap he had set. For himself the days working under Gerald's harsh supervision had gradually become a challenge that Mary thought she might never endure. But she constantly reminded herself of the bigger goal to protect the soul and values of the company she had. Once dedicated her entire life to up until this point despite Gerald's constant pressure Mary had maintained her calm trying not to let her emotions shake her plan.
However with each passing day Gerald grew increasingly aggressive and showed his absolute power dissatisfied with merely having her repeat meaningless tasks he began to publicly demean and humiliate her in front. Of other employees it seemed that this only satisfied him more seeing her remain silent and endure one weekend evening. After finishing the cleaning in the main office area Mary was doing a final check when Gerald suddenly entered followed by a few younger management staff each of them watching. With a mixture of curiosity and concern Mary sensed something was wrong when she saw the cold look in Gerald's eyes fixed.
On her he walked closer holding a cup of ice-cold water Gerald's gaze now was not just the usual coldness she had grown accustomed to it had turned into something more defiant. And hostile as if he had been waiting a long time for this moment Janet Gerald spoke his voice soft Yet full of sarcasm I hear you still don't understand. The cleaning standards of this company Mary gently lifted her head trying to keep her voice as calm as possible I believe I followed. The correct procedure Mr. Hayes Gerald smirked with disdain oh the correct procedure then why is it that every time I inspect I always find Such trivial yet disappointing shortcomings.
The younger employees behind them started to whisper among themselves their looks a mixture of awkwardness and curiosity directed at. Gerald and Mary the atmosphere in the room grew tense and suffocating as if everyone was waiting for something unpleasant to happen. Mary calmly responded I'll pay more attention sir Gerald chuckled lightly but his laughter felt like a dangerous warning suddenly he moved closer to Mary his gaze lowering in contempt. The problem isn't attention Janet the problem is ability people like you should learn to accept that you can't do anything well.
Before she could respond Gerald suddenly splashed the icy cold water straight onto Mary's head the cold water poured down her hair over her face and onto her collar soaking into her. Uniform the room went completely silent Mary stood motionless the cold water dripping down her face but what truly hurt her more than anything was. The ultimate humiliation she was suffering right in the company she had once built with her own hands the young employees. Witnessing this were shocked by Gerald's actions but none dared to speak out or intervene they were afraid and it was this fear that Gerald wanted he looked around satisfied.