Charlotte, a manager for Jolly Good Fortune Co., was investigating complaints of mismanagement of the company's Newark office. She called at the home of Charles, the secretary of that office, who expressed the opinion that part of the trouble was caused by the theft of parts and equipment by Connor, another employee. Subsequently, Connor was discharged. Connor sued Charles for slander. The most likely outcome is that O Charles will be liable because he made defamed Connor by making false statements that damaged his reputation Charles will be liable because it was true. Charles will not be liable because it involved a qualified privilege. Charles will not be liable because it involved an absolute privilege