I recently worked at a company where the owner was very difficult to work for. Unsurprisingly, most employees found ways to appease his various and inappropriate demands. When this owner became convinced an employee wasn't "good," it required those working closest with the manager to act as a barrier, where possible, between the targeted employee and the owner. Sometimes this meant saying whatever the owner wanted to hear to maintain trust with the owner. This was critical in order to protect employees.An employee eavesdropped (through a wall, so not really eavesdropped) a conversation between the owner and I. It was not kind to the employee.The employee confronted me afterward, demanding an apology. I asked what the employee had overheard. The employee insists I apologize while refusing to tell me what I did wrong. I can appreciate how hurt the employee must feel. However, the employee refuses to speak to me about my point of view. Is she being unreasonable? How do I resolve this?