His eyes lingering on Mr. Watson's secretary. She was eye-catching, with her deep red hair, and even deeper cleavage. Miss Smith's body drew gazes to her spectacular curves. She giggled as she caught Billy's appreciative looks.
There was no doubt in Billy's mind that she had 'extra responsibilities'. A shudder ran down his spine, as he recalled the reason for his visit to HR. Too soon, he might well be blessed with such ripe curves.
- - - - -
Jack Caruthers cleared his throat, and gestured to the empty chair in his office. Blushing crimson, Billy scurried inside, and took the empty seat. Eyes kept low, he waited for Mr. Caruthers to sit down.
He looked intimidating on the other side of his desk. Maybe his seat was higher, or he was simply bigger, but it felt like he loomed over Billy.
- - - - -
"Are you going to dispute any of the facts of the case?" he asked. His voice deep and resonant. Billy knew the answer. He'd absolutely been the one responsible for the data breach. He'd confirmed it himself. His supervisor having walked him through the mistake he'd made.
"No, sir." he answered in a barely audible voice.
There was a growling grumbling tone from Mr. Caruthers. "Louder, and clearer." he instructed in a crisp clipped tone.
"Yes, sir." Billy answered, loud and clearer.
"Are... are you going to fire me?" he asked in a tremulous voice. Daring to look up to see the response.
"Then how would Change Inc. recoup the money that you cost them?" He asked. His eyes boring into Billy's until the pain in his head became too great, and he looked away. Even once he'd looked away, "It was quite a sum." Billy had to nod, it was an expensive mistake.
"No, sir. Of course, sir." Swallowing, Billy continued, "So... So I'm facing a transformation." His tone uncertain, but it was quite far from being a question.
"A transformation, and a demotion." Mr. Caruthers clarified. "You've shown you're not to be trusted with much responsibility. So, you're being re-assigned."
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