Amanda was in a crucial video meeting with her supervisors when her husband, Chris, barged in, slamming a beer on her desk. “Where’s my food?” he demanded, stepping into the camera’s view. She tried to stay composed, pleading for a few more minutes, but his veiled threats forced her to leave the call. Chris stayed on, making the moment even more unprofessional.

The next day, Amanda arrived late to an important investor meeting, only for Chris to follow her in. He interrupted, mocked the attendees, and made crude remarks. Mr. Anders, her supervisor, tried to distract Chris by sending him on a “tour” with Claire, a colleague, but Chris’s behavior turned threatening behind closed doors.

Mid-presentation, Amanda collapsed from stress and exhaustion. As others tended to her, a video call from Mr. Anders’s office revealed Chris cornering Claire, his hands on her face. The investors reacted with outrage, and Amanda, regaining her composure, rushed in to stop him.

“Leave her alone!” she ordered, her voice firm. Security was called, and Chris was escorted out, shouting accusations and insults. Amanda, resolute, told him, “It’s over.” The confrontation left the room in tense silence.

Instead of supporting Amanda, Mr. Anders berated her and Claire for “ruining everything.” But investor Mr. Whitney cut in sharply, blaming Mr. Anders’s poor leadership for the chaos. Mr. Morgan added that both women had shown remarkable professionalism under pressure.

Right there, the investors offered Amanda and Claire positions at their fund, praising their resilience. Mr. Anders stormed off, leaving them with the promise of a better, more respectful workplace ahead.