If there's one silver lining, it's that we won't have to worry about the female MC not having any autonomy or being too passive this time around. Doing the exact opposite is the goal, after all.
I agree though, as satisfying as the slap was, the correct response was:
"Collin, you're dismissed. Please pack your things and leave by the end of tomorrow."
Unlike her old life, SHE is the boss. Socially, these people aren't even equals.