The conference room door slammed shut behind Quentin's dramatic exit, leaving a heavy silence in its wake.
Julian ran his hand through his hair, exhaling deeply. "Well, that was certainly... memorable." He turned to address the remaining team members, who sat stiff and uncomfortable in their chairs.
"I want to apologize for that unpleasant scene," Julian said firmly. "Quentin's behavior was completely unprofessional and doesn't reflect our company values."
No one responded. The silence stretched uncomfortably.
Elara stood beside Julian, her face composed despite the humiliation she'd just endured. Her hands were clasped tightly in front of her to hide their slight trembling.
"Look," Julian continued, his voice taking on a more determined edge, "I understand you all had good working relationships with Quentin. But I need to be absolutely clear - Elara Vance is exceptionally qualified for this position."