What a strike!
In terms of project maintenance, it was all Manager Haley’s responsibility.
Haley just wanted to embarrass Gloria as she asked the latter question.
But then Gloria’s retort made it sound like it would be Haley’s own responsibility if the problem occurred like she said. Then it would mean it was Haley herself who was incapable of dealing with the problems.
Haley nodded and said, "Well, you are right, Miss White. Why don’t we move on to the second question?"
The other attendees didn't speak. They seemed to be looking forward to the next question being put forward.
Gloria was no armchair strategist with a useless pretty face. She then became a talented person in the minds of most of the attendees.
Gloria didn't say anything. She only nodded.