Scene: Scarlet’s Office Scarlet (leaning back in her chair, wearing high pencil heels that click against the floor as she crosses her legs): “Mr. Howard, I’m sure you know why you’re here.” Mr. Howard (nervously adjusting his collar): “I… I have no idea, Ms. Scarlet. If it’s about the quarterly—” Scarlet (interrupting, her tone dripping with sarcasm): “Oh, don’t play dumb with me. You think I don’t know what’s been happening? The girls in this office have had enough of your sleazy behavior.” (Three young women — Jessica, Emily, and Rachel — stand in a corner, watching as Scarlet circles the room, eyes narrowing at the older man.) Jessica (tentatively): “Ms. Scarlet, he’s made our lives miserable…” Emily: “We’ve tried avoiding him, but he always finds a way to harass us.” Rachel: “We couldn’t even report it because… well, he’s been here for so long, and—” Scarlet (raising a hand to silence them, her eyes never leaving Mr. Howard): “And because he’s been a bully disguised as a harmless old man. But that ends today.” Mr. Howard (holding up his hands defensively): “P-please, it’s all a misunderstanding! I was just being friendly—” Scarlet (smirking, her voice dripping with mockery): “Friendly? Is that what you call it when you make inappropriate comments, when you leer at them, when you touch them without consent? Friendly?” Mr. Howard (lowering his head, trembling slightly): “I—I didn’t mean any harm…” Scarlet (chuckling softly, then leaning in close): “Oh, you meant harm, alright. You enjoyed every moment of making them uncomfortable. But today, I’m going to show you what it feels like to be truly humiliated.” (She steps back and clicks her fingers, her commanding presence filling the room.) Scarlet: “Kneel.” Mr. Howard (stammering): “What? No, I—” Scarlet (voice sharp and cold): “I said, kneel. You don’t get to say no. Not today.” (Mr. Howard hesitates but then slowly sinks to his knees, his face flushed with shame and fear.) Scarlet (mockingly, circling him like a predator): “Look at you, all pathetic and weak. Where’s that bravado now, hmm? All gone, isn’t it?” (She glances at the girls, who watch with satisfaction as Scarlet humiliates their tormentor.) Scarlet (turning back to Mr. Howard): “You know what you’re going to do? You’re going to beg these women for forgiveness. You’re going to acknowledge every single time you made them feel small. And when you’re done… you’re going to do something even more fitting.” Mr. Howard (sobbing now): “P-please, I’m sorry… I’m so sorry…” Scarlet (smirking, holding out one foot clad in a shiny high heel): “Lick it.” Mr. Howard (eyes wide with horror): “Wh-what?” Scarlet: “Lick my heel. Show these girls that you’re nothing but a pathetic worm.” (Terrified, Mr. Howard leans forward and licks the tip of Scarlet’s high heel. Jessica, Emily, and Rachel exchange glances, then step closer, smiling darkly.) Jessica: “You made us feel powerless… now, look at you.” (She kicks him lightly on the shoulder, making him flinch.) Emily: “So pathetic.” (She delivers a light kick to his back, causing him to wobble.) Rachel (grinning): “You’re just a joke.” (She gives him a swift kick to his side, making him yelp in pain.) (Scarlet watches with satisfaction as the girls take turns kicking him lightly, their confidence growing with each action.) Scarlet: “Beg. Beg them for forgiveness.” Mr. Howard (bowing low, his voice cracking): “I’m sorry… I’m so, so sorry… Please, forgive me…” Scarlet (clapping her hands together): “Get out of my sight, and don’t you dare show your face in this building again.” (With his pride shattered, Mr. Howard scrambles to his feet and rushes out of the office, his face burning with humiliation. The girls, stunned at first, slowly break into smiles.) Jessica (smiling): “I can’t believe it… He’s really gone.” Emily: “Thank you, Ms. Scarlet. You… you stood up for us.” Rachel (grinning): “Yeah, he won’t be bothering anyone ever again.” Scarlet (smirking, flipping her hair back confidently): “No one messes with my team. Now, let’s get back to work, shall we?”

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