Was Alicia trying to deceive her or did she actually edit the mistakes? After giving it a thought, Liane said, "I'm a professional interpreter, unlike you, who doesn't even have the slightest bit of professionalism! I did not edit the mistakes. I just translated the document according to what was written on it! I have no idea what mistakes you're talking about!" Alicia waved the documents in her hand.
"Yes, you are indeed a professional interpreter. You translated the document even when the whole thing was wrong! However, things were different this time. The translations were going to be used for a technical agreement. This agreement sent by the client obviously had certain errors, which would have been detrimental to our company and also today's meeting..." "Maybe you noticed the error when you checked it! It doesn't mean anything! I just translated whatever that was written in the agreement and did not pay much attention to the details!" Liane interrupted. Liane tried her best to defend herself! "Yes, it does not mean anything. However, if I had not read through the agreement, it would be impossible forto translate it. The first few pages of the agreement is all about our company's WDW machine's spring test. However, there were at least three pages of the agreement regarding the purchase of string-test. Though they might sound similar, the difference lies in "t" instead of "p". Those who did not realize it would brush it off as a typo. Although both of these are tests, they are also two different tests, using two different methods. Furthermore, these two items are two different models. I did my research and found out that our company did indeed have these products!" Alicia said.
Alicia quickly turned to a page in the middle of the document.
"However, the string test model does not belong to our department! I have specifically contacted Mr. Dick from Company CY to clarify the error in this agreement. He informedthat there were no mistakes in the agreement and there is only the need for spring testing in the future. Therefore, strictly speaking, most of the contents stated in this agreement is regarding the string test that doesn't belong to the sales scope of our department. In other words, this agreement should not be accepted by our department at all! The agenda of this meeting should not be about the WDW machine, instead, it should be about the spring test!" Alicia took a deep breath before continuing.
"Giselle informedthat she needed this document for a meeting by today and I realized that I was short on time. I had no idea if the meeting was in the morning or in the afternoon. Therefore, I added a parentheses to emphasize the word "stringtest". It turned out that it was not an error! Everyone can take a look! Miss Simon, did you encounter the ssituation in the agreement that you've translated, since you said that you're a professional interpreter? What proof do you have that you were the one who translated this agreement? If you are a professional, at least you should suggest that the string test team cto participate in the data review. Why didn't you bring it up? Or do you have a deeper understanding of the string test machine? If you say that this is a typo, then this document should be a spring test, but I can find at least ten errors and one of them had been marked clearly! What do you have to say for yourself? Moreover, I have proof of the email I've sent to Mr. Dick." Liane's face grew pale when she heard Alicia's words. Frederick's face immediately darkened as he threw a cold look at Giselle.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"I want every one of you to writea report! The company is not a place for you to fight and schagainst each other! There are no shortage of capable employees or managers in the company! There will be a 50% deduction on this year's bonus. As for the three of you, you will not be getting any bonus this year! The meeting is dismissed! Get back to work!" Frederick roared. Just as he was about to step out of the conference room, he turned around to look at Alicia and said, "You, cwith me!" Frederick turned around and strode away. Giselle and Liane lowered their heads in shame. The looked pale and ugly.
Previously, Alicia would usually be on the receiving end of the looks of disdain from the people. However, everyone was staring at Liane and Giselle. Sof them tossed the documents on the table, while others were sighing.
Sof them even scoffed.
Their tones were filled with contempt and disdain.
Alicia did not expect to have been framed or heard people gossiping about her although she had only been back for a few days. She felt that everyone was against her! Frederick turned around. She quickly swept her eyes over the entire room. When she saw that no one moved, Chet nodded at her. She then followed Frederick to his office.
They kept a respectful distance from each other as they made their way to his office. When they entered the office, his secretary quickly placed several files on his table then excused herself and closed the door behind her.
Frederick took off his suit jacket and tossed it on the massage chair. He turned around and glanced at her, but did not say a word.
As she fiddled with her hands, Alicia suddenly felt a trace of disdain from him. She raised her head at once, and stared back at him.
Why was he staring at her like that? She was not the one who started it.
Her eyes suddenly fell on a heart-shaped box which was placed on the table in the corner of the room. There was a beautiful bow tie on the box.
Chocolates! Alicia immediately recognized it at a glance. She immediately smiled.
After arranging the documents on the table, Frederick sat down and said, "Chere!" Alicia trotted towards him but stopped to help him put away his suit jacket.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Hubby..." Frederick's heart surged with warmth upon seeing her. He took her hand and motioned for her to sit on his lap. He then reached out for the box of chocolates.
She knew it! Alicia immediately accepted the gift with a smile on her face. "Thank you!" As soon as she opened it, she was met with chocolates in all kinds of shapes and decided to choose a heart- shaped one. Alicia took a bite. It was rich and tasted like coffee. Frederick could not seem to wrap around his head about what happened just now as he held her in his arms. "What was all the commotion about?" This little devil was a mafor trouble! She'd just only cback to work, and she was already in
trouble! The office had always been calm and peaceful, but that had been m broken the moment she joined. M Though there weren't any major issues, there were minor problems popping up every now and then! If he hadn't made it back in time, she'd probably have been bullied again! "You have no idea! Here's what happened..."
Looking down, Alicia was furious. She had a feeling that the two of them must have plotted against her. She put the box of chocolates aside and wrapped one hand around him. "Hubby, I think you should fire me! I don't like this place at all!" She felt as if she was being treated unfairly in the company! "There you go again!" Frederick's face darkened and he looked displeased. It was obvious that people were jealous of her! But if he let her go, he would be even more worried! Alicia pursed her lips and was a little unhappy. She popped a chocolate into her mouth and chewed it hard. Then, she stood up from his lap. She snorted.
"Ally."
Alicia shoved his hand away and said, "Mr. Clements, is there anything else you would liketo do? If there is nothing else, I need to get back to work. I have a report that I need to work on!" Just as Frederick was about to say something, they heard a knock on the door, Alicia quickly stood on the opposite side of the table and Frederick quickly hid the chocolates in his desk drawer.
"Cin!"