The article specifically specifies that they gave her a giant severance package, and were honest about what and why it was happening, and only _after_ trying to

The article specifically specifies that they gave her a giant severance package, and were honest about what and why it was happening, and only _after_ trying to figure out a new role for her where she'd still be useful. Sounds like they were loyal to her. But I agree, none of this works without 2 way loyalty.