Be Your Lover Forever (Alicia) novel Chapter 180

Coming back to his senses, Frederick realized what he just said. Standing in front of him, the finance manager, administrative manager, and sales director were all looking at him in shock. Chet had also looked up at him in surprise.

Sensing that others cast him with a look, the finance manager swallowed his saliva and spoke up.

"Mr. Clements, this month's pay scheme has already been prepared! Is it the bonus you're delaying? Do you need me to redo this month's pay scheme?

He felt embarrassed to tell Frederick straight what was going on in his mind, "You just signed the scheme two days ago! If I'm to redo it, I would have to work overtime before the end of the month. Whether it can be completed in time is a problem itself. I'm probably the one who's going to bear the brunt now!" However, he didn't dare say a word.

The point was that there were no financial or liquidity problems! Why not pay the wages?

At the same time, the sales director also chimed in.

"Mr. Clements, the wages for sales have already been submitted and this month's payment collection was completed in excess. Regarding the commission, we have already notified them too. Do you think we can start next month?"

They had an excess in payment collection, how could it be that the company was short on funds?

At that moment, the sales director was absolutely confused.

Watching everyone's reaction, Frederick had understood their meanings. "I was just asking; it doesn't concern our company anyway!"

With a wave of his hand, Frederick dismissed this topic and continued speaking.

"Let's call it a day! As for the rest, organize it into written documents and pass it to me! The year's almost ending, the finance department should make another plan. Additionally, give an additional one month's salary as a year- end bonus for the employees and put it in next month's salary! Also, the bonuses for the elite employees from each department remain unchanged! Those that do not hit the target in three months should just leave!"

"Yes, Mr. Clements!"

All of them spoke in unison, obviously overjoyed.

After seeing them out, Chet tidied the office up before sitting down. "What did you mean earlier on?"

If news about their company having trouble paying salaries were to spread, wouldn't it be ruining their own reputation?

"Chet, would you take it to heart if you didn't receive a year-end bonus?"

Chet immediately got goosebumps, his eyes going round. "Frederick, just say what you have to say, don't scare me please. Did I do something wrong?"

Thinking back, Chet felt perplexed. He hadn't made any mistakes recently! Why detain his year- end bonus? That was a huge sum of money!

Simultaneously, Frederick also gave out a long sigh. "It was just a metaphor, why couldn't they understand? Squares really don't fit in holes!" he thought to himself.

If he cut that money grubber's allowance, would she then remember how well he has treated her?

But, given her temper, would it backfire? What if he got into her bad side again merely because of thirty thousand dollars?

With all sorts of thoughts racing through his mind, he fell into worry again.

Sitting opposite him, Chet was utterly confused-he couldn't understand anything!

At this moment, something popped up in Frederick's mind.

"That's it! Go investigate Alicia's activities these two days besides work! Find out whether she offended anyone!"