does that mean?” the CFO asked.
She hesitated.
“The banking interface may have rejected the file.”
“Why?”
“I’m still investigating.”
The CFO’s voice sharpened.
“You built the payroll model.”
“Yes.”
“Then why don’t you know?”
Madison didn’t answer.
Harold stepped in.
“We need to remain calm.”
The Pennsylvania manager laughed.
“Calm?”
“My employees are standing in my office asking why their direct deposits aren’t there.”
Nobody responded.
Then someone asked the question that changed everything.
“Where’s the former payroll manager?”
Silence.
Harold said:
“She no longer works here.”
“Why?”
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