Regarding the bully, there have been several interactions in the organization, and I'm not entirely sure if they are aware of their past involvement with me (again, the bully does not know me by appearance but I do with them as we worked in a time of pandemic). A very close colleague who serves as my social support system and close confidante has implied my bully's awareness of my dislike for them, and on several occasions, my colleague has noticed them staring at me when I'm within the vicinity.

I think everywhere in the world is the same.