The hallway went still. Megan stared at Augustine, stunned.
"You are firing me?" she shouted with disbelief. She got to her feet, jabbing a finger in Anne's direction. "She assaulted me, slapped me, and slammed my head on the desk. And you are letting her walk away while I get punished? This is insane. I'll sue you."
"Go for it," Augustine said coolly. "I'd love to see what you can do."
Megan shook with fury, her hands clenched, her face twisted in outrage. "You are defending a bully like she is innocent."
"No," Augustine said flatly, "I'm defending my wife. And I know Anne. She wouldn't lash out unless she was pushed too far. If she lost her temper, you must have done something to deserve it."
"I didn't do anything," Megan barked. "I just came to drop off a file, and she attacked me for no reason."
