Be Your Lover Forever (Alicia)

Soan, the trash can by her feet was full of red petals and flower stems, almost overflowing. Done venting, Alicia put the rest of the flowers into a large vase on her desk after a glance.

Breathlessly slumping on her desk, Alicia sighed as her fingertips drew circles. "I don't want to quit. I don't want to go to Scaver International. I don't want to go at all.”

Frederick was so overbearing, arrogant, and unreasonable. Why did she have to resign? Why did she have to choose between him and her job? There was no conflict between the two!

She felt upset!

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phone suddenly vibrated. Alicia opened it and saw a message from Frederick.

"Do you like it?"

Knowing that he was talking about the flowers, Alicia grunted. Quickly, she pulled out the trash can, took a picture, and sent it to him.

Cn the other end, Frederick was in the middle of a meeting. Looking at his phone, he could imagine her arrogant and angry face. At that, he couldn't help but chuckle.

It looked like she was still pissed off. Did she take it out on his flowers?

As if the temperature suddenly dropped, the large conference room abruptly fell silent. A dozen pairs of eyes were focused on the main seat. Meanwhile, the department manager who was doing a presentation found his hands trembling while holding his materials.

Did he say something wrong?

Subconsciously, he looked at the data in his hand. Although the business growth rate was a bit low, it was still within the company's normal target. As Frederick pondered upon what to reply to the text message, he lifted his eyes and remembered that he was still in a meeting. "Go on!"

A chill ran down the manager's back, already drenched in sweat. Gulping, the manager continued stiffly.

"Due to the high number of holidays and staff changes this month, the company's sales return was significantly delayed. As a result, the growth rate was slightly lower. We will definitely strive to increase another percentage point next month.”

Mm!” After reading the summary report in his hand, Frederick gave his comment

"Keep up the good work! Talent is always our top priority. Don't be stingy with welfare applications for the best employees. Of course, there is no shortage of excellent talents in this society. All departments are equal. As long as you can meet the company's auditing standards, your salary will be raised. Soaver International promises to treat everyone fairly. However, if anyone of you is found to be a bully or a scrounger, Scaver International will not let you off the hook! If someone undermines the company's interests, don't blame me for not showing mercy. The company’s intention must be clearly conveyed.”

After saying that, Frederick glanced at Sophia at the side. "The whole company will streamline the objectives once more."

"We have several big projects coming up soon. All departments must cooperate and work together. I don't care if there is any conflict between employees. Once you're in here, you have to abide by my rules. If anyone damages the company's interests because of personal conflicts, you will be held legally responsible depending on the severity of the situation. No matter how talented you are, you will be fired! Soaver International will never hire such people!"

At that, everyone sat upright with a shiver. "Yes, Mr. Clements!"

Which company would dare hire an employee who had been fired from Soaver International? Who on earth would not want to stay in Scaver International?

"Let's continue.” As the meeting turned formal again, Frederick snapped his phone shut and his focus returned.

Meanwhile. in the office of JT Translation Service, Alicia was still in a state of distress. She didn't know how to solve the dilemma at hand. It was the first time she sat in the office with an empty head and two idle hands.

They had been together for some time. She knew that Frederick was a man of his word and a man of power. After a moment of pondering, she found a way to get the ‘best of both worlds’.

After taking a deep breath, she typed her resignation letter and went to the director's office with the last bit of hope.

When she came back, she arranged the handover of the work at hand. However, she did not tell any of her colleagues that she was going to resign soon.

She was very reluctant to leave all of a sudden. Every time she packed, she cursed Frederick in her heart.

However, there was nothing like an absolute secret. After lunch, there was a small buzz in the company. Many were talking about her playing up to people of power and influence.

During tea time, Miriam couldn't help but ask, "Alicia, is this true? No wonder you are suddenly so generous, treating everyone to the most expensive afternoon tea and even letting us order whatever we want."

Holding her arm, Miriam had a sad face. She obviously couldn't bear to let go of Alicia!

"I have a family matter. I'm only leaving temporarily. When I'm done with it and ithe company still needs me, I'll be-béck! I don't want to leave either. Ldon't want to leave if there’ Ss any way out. I'm used to getting along with everyone here. happy warking here. I can be lazy.and I even have people clockirg me out. How could I want to leave?"

Wasn't Frederick only asking her to work at Soaver International? If she couldn't refuse him, she'd make him fire her on his own accord! She didn't believe that he would let her sneak around and not fire her.

Therefore, she would definitely return to this company!

"Alicia! I don't wish for you to leave either. I'm at ease with you around. If it weren't for you, my salary probably wouldn't be enough to support my family. Alicia, the company can never let an excellent employee like you leave! Be sure to return!”

"Yes! With you here, our group will always be at the top of the rankings. If you're gone, who's going to help us get the bonus?” "It's too sudden!”

A wave of sadness slowly enveloped the office. Alicia felt very sentimental as well. For more than a year, she had been genuine with her colleagues and all her efforts were not in vain. They all got along well.

"Don't be like this. I'll be back for sure! As soon.as I finish taking care of things at Rome, I'l be back. You guys have te'watch my spot for me, and let the new colleagues choose: other empty seats. I'll be back in between one to three months]

p oniise to come back. Wheh that Happens, I will treat everyone to a big meal. Anyway, it's a rare occasion that I treat you guys to afternoon tea. Don't waste it. Eat up or it won't taste good if it gets cold!"

"It's not like we're never going to see each other again. Don't be so sad! Mira, here's your favorite blueberry egg tart!” "Daisy, this is your favorite taro roll and pumpkin pie.” "Hurry. Hurry up and grab the milk tea. Here are the chicken wings and shrimp balls."

As Alicia handed out the snacks, she felt a lump on her throat. Although everyone felt a little sentimental about her resignation, they respected her decision. Before leaving, Alicia passed Mira the cactus on her desk to care for.

She even gave them some odds and ends on her desk. The day was a downer for er. No matter what was said about her outside, she didn't care. However, Alicia was o apprehensive about her sudden: separation from her colleagues with whem she had worked. They had always cared for each other. What's more, she had to go to a new and unfamiliar environment.

At the end of her shift, her colleagues secretly gave her a small gift. Holding the beautiful dandelion in her arms and a crystal ball symbolizing reunion’, Alicia couldn't help but sob

"Thank you for the gifts! I am so happy to know you all. I hope that one day, I can come back to work with you all again!”

After hugging each other goodbye, Alicia then grabbed her organizing box and headed out the door.