We see that Mark’s choice to undergo severance was a desperate act of mourning that is now being exploited.
The episode centers on the introduction of the Eagan family legacy and the psychological traps used to break Petey’s replacement, Helly R. The Cult of the Eagan Family Severance - Season 1- Episode 3
Mr. Milchick oversees the process, refusing to let her leave until she "means" the words. We see that Mark’s choice to undergo severance
The company operates less like a tech giant and more like a cult of personality. Severance - Season 1- Episode 3