But at this moment, he felt as if the sky were about to collapse.
"...Jack, this is the best outcome we could fight for on your behalf. In fact, you should know that, based on your actions and the significant damage caused to the journal's reputation, you could have been dismissed without a penny of compensation according to the regulations. But considering your years of service and the fact that this incident had a cause, I still managed to get you this compensation."
"Of course, this money isn't free... You must admit to the mistakes you've made on a public platform. That is, during your communication with Ackerman Konietz, you unintentionally leaked the identity of the paper's author, leading to some subsequent unpleasant events. This way, it's better for everyone."
The middle-aged man's words across him were like the incessant, maddening buzz of an annoying fly in his ear.
Unfortunately, he didn't even dare to interrupt.
