Chapter 98: Leonard
Gray arrived at the office shortly after the morning rush. Immediately after arriving, he stepped into his private workspace. He sat down at his desk as Marcus walked in, holding a fresh cup of coffee.
"Morning, Marcus," Gray nodded at him, feeling a little appreciative.
"Morning. I’ve compiled the statements and reviewed the footage," Marcus said. He placed the coffee and the folder in front of him. "Everything’s here."
"Alright," Gray opened the folder and immediately looked at what was inside.
In there, papers with time-stamped screenshots from CCTV showing the dropped chicken, Will’s aggressive stance, his tone toward Rome, and dozens of positions of shoppers who paused to watch. Printed witness statements from seven individuals awaited their review as well.
"I’ve also reached out to HR. Once we issue the administrative hearing notice to Will, they’ll provide guidance on managing payroll and holiday benefits during suspension." Marcus continued.
"Let’s start with the statements. Have the witnesses already submitted?" Gray tapped his pen thoughtfully.
"Yes. Three staff members, including the one who helped clean, and four nearby customers, all confirm the boy’s bag broke unexpectedly, and that Will responded aggressively and publicly. No one contested that Rome attempted to pay."
Gray nodded, scanning the paperwork.
"That’s good. Well, then... let’s finalize the report for the hearing notice by the end of the day. Hopefully, we can serve it tomorrow."
Marcus nodded. "I’ve drafted the notice already. It outlines the date, time, purpose of the hearing, and that Will is suspended until its outcome."