Mr. Bay was left pursing his lips awkwardly. "T-That's way too despicable, don't you think? I'm the one who asked him to write a resignation and give up his place as vice-president while I handle the other vice-presidents and resolve the entire matter internally. Everyone can take a step back from escalation, and it's a solution that could please everyone.

"If I take that resignation at face value, won't it be like a bank goading a client into taking a scam loan? Won't he hate me to the bone if