Hi, Mary:)

Thanks for that fascinating and somewhat familiar-sounding story.  I'm afraid this type of scenario plays out too often in our workplaces and sadly, your willingness to confront this type of behavior is more rare than I'd like to think.

Some people know that they can do and get things they should not by being aggressive or pushy.  This type of behavior often works ... but it shouldn't.

I'm not surprised that this person did not acknowledge you were right in your position - that would not have served his agenda.   Guess you'll have to just bask in our admiration for making the right decision and fighting the good fight, especially when others are pressuring you to "just do it":)

John