The man had worked for quite some time at my cleaning service business. He was diligent and did satisfactory work. He became the best monthly employee and the best annual employee two years in a row.
Therefore, when the procurement director resigned, I did not hesitate to appoint him as the replacement. Paul proved that I was right to place such trust in him. He did a good job as director.
The position might make him complacent. He was so confident that he could change the rules I had made. Or Paul might feel that he was my equal. He met with my colleague's secretary, overstepping his authority to discuss matters that were not his responsibility.
"Company procurement is an internal matter. How did this get to Hugh Abbott's ears?" I asked.
"I only discussed the matter with you, my team,
