The room fell into an awkward silence. Linda was ready to say sorry, but Dr. Wiley beat her to it, confessing, "I'm so sorry, Mr. Dawson. I should have told Linda not to do that. I'll make sure she realizes how serious it is to speak ill of her boss."

Linda felt grateful that Dr. Wiley defended her.

But it didn't take long for her to realize something was off.

Dr. Wiley seemed to be shrugging off his responsibility and putting it all on her.

Frustration clenched ...