First, I'm sorry that I have offended you. Please accept my apology.
To be clear, where you are concerned, my only goal is to support you.
Regarding this particular situation, as Director of Marketing and as your teammate, my goal was to act in the best interest of all concerned. It will always be that. Clearly, upon review, I might have met that goal had I contacted you with my editorial suggestion.
Olivia, please understand– I have nothing but respect and admiration for you and for what you have taken on. Beyond that, I like you. That matters. I would never do anything to hurt or undermine you. Believe that.
Further, we come to this department with a whole host of varied experiences. Let’s share them and learn