Disclosure

DigiCom, a technology company, announces its merger with a publishing company. The founder and president, Bob Garvin, prepares to retire following the merger, which sets off a chain of events affecting company personnel.

Tom Sanders anticipates being promoted to the company's leadership after the merger. However, he finds out that his former girlfriend, Meredith Johnson, has been chosen for the position instead, which surprises and frustrates him.

Amidst the merger discussions, rumors circulate in the office about potential layoffs, specifically concerning the Austin plant. Tom, who is the head of manufacturing, worries about his job security as the details of the merger unfold.

Meredith invites Tom into her office under the pretense of discussing a technical issue. During the meeting, she aggressively attempts to reignite their past romantic relationship, putting Tom in a difficult position.

Following Tom's rejection of her advances, Meredith falsely accuses him of sexual harassment. This allegation threatens the merger and forces Tom into a corner as he fights to prove his innocence amidst disbelief from his colleagues.

To protect the merger, DigiCom officials compel Tom to accept a position at the Austin office. This decision poses dire consequences for Tom, as it would entail significant financial losses and a threat to his career stability.

In a moment of despair, Tom receives an email from an anonymous source dubbed 'A Friend,' directing him to a Seattle attorney specializing in sexual harassment cases. This leads Tom to pursue a counter-suit against Meredith.

During the mediation session, a distraught Meredith lies under oath, blaming Tom for the alleged harassment. Bob Garvin suggests that Tom drop the lawsuit to preserve his job, creating a precarious situation for Tom.

Remembering a call he made during the encounter with Meredith, Tom checks his voicemail and discovers he accidentally recorded their entire meeting. This revelation provides him with a crucial piece of evidence to discredit Meredith.

During a pivotal meeting, Tom plays the voicemail recording that captures Meredith's aggressive advances. This shocking evidence turns the tide in his favor and leads to a settlement in the case against him.

After the lawsuit, Tom learns that Meredith and her legal counsel, Philip Blackburn, manipulated production specifications to cover up their incompetence. Tom realizes he has been set up to take the blame for the defective CD-ROM drives.

With desperate measures, Tom's Malaysian colleague sends him critical documents revealing the alterations made to production specifications. This evidence indicates Meredith's culpability in the fiasco, reinforcing Tom's claims of innocence.

Tom presents the gathered evidence to top management, confidently revealing Meredith's role in the production issues. The revelation not only clears his name but also showcases Meredith's deceit, resulting in severe repercussions for her.

Following Tom's revelation, Garvin fires Meredith for her misconduct and incompetence. As she empties her office, Tom confronts her about her actions, highlighting the betrayal amid their past relationship.

With the merger going forward, Garvin names Stephanie Kaplan to lead the Seattle operation, a decision Tom supports. Grateful for his vindication, Tom resumes his role as head of manufacturing, relieved to move forward with his life.