Peggy marched straight up to the clients waiting in the lobby. "The owner of this company is a crook!" she hollered. "Don't do business here! Leave while you still can!"
One by one, the clients stood up, gathered their things, and headed for the door.
That wasn't enough for Peggy. She stormed through the office floor, shouting at the employees. "Keep an eye on your valuables, people! Your scumbag boss owes a hundred million dollars! He could clean out everything worth a dime and disappear overnight. Don't count on ever seeing a paycheck again!"
When I walked in, my coworkers immediately tucked away their personal belongings, whispering to each other in hushed tones.
"So the boss is a hundred million in debt? He doesn't even take care of his own wife. You think he'd really skip town with the money?"
"I never would've guessed he was that kind of person. Now his wife and mother-in-law are here making a scene. Let's see how he handles this."
"Even his own buddy turned on him. That means it's gotta be true. We should all start looking for new jobs."
I rushed in. "What gives you the right to come in here spreading lies? I will sue every one of you for any losses this company suffers!"