Chapter 307

Seeing the man’s angry expression, Louise Bennett added calmly, “It’s kinda sad that whenever someone tries to take responsibility and make the world a bit better, there’s always someone ready to throw shade and assume the worst.” The room slowly quieted down, leaving only Louise’s gentle but resolute voice. “Our decision doesn’t mean we admit full responsibility. In fact, quite the opposite—our conscience is clear. Accidents happen on construction sites, but we owe it to our workers to have their backs. They shouldn’t be lying in a hospital bed worried about how to pay their medical bills, or what their future holds.” “They work for us, so they deserve all the support that comes with it—good pay, security, the whole package. We’re just doing what’s right. We don’t need applause, but we’re also not here to be second-guessed.” After a pause, the room broke into applause, clearly moved by her words. They’d seen similar situations before, but no company had ever stepped up like this—espec