All Chapters of Fined Thousands for Water: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

I gave her a look that said she had room temperature IQ. I meant that in Fahrenheit. "Are you expecting me to enter the conference hall when my access card privileges are revoked? Perhaps you might have to see a doctor. That new brain of yours isn't working as well as you think it is.""Do not try to mock me! That is no reason to go against company rules!"Anthony showed up with a big fat grin on his face. He praised Queenie for her earnest work. "Ever the earnest employee, Queenie. That's what a company needs to get better."Queenie smiled smugly and gave me a challenging glance. Anthony turned his attention to me. "Forget the reflection, Christina. It's a waste of time, anyway. Still, you abused company funds, and that will cost you three months' worth of pay. But you've worked hard. Yes, it meant nothing, but I can't deny your hard work. Apologize to Queenie, and this is water under the bridge. No next time, though."That was ridiculous. "You hear justice in your judgment, but I

This was a clown show. All these documents, all the data, were all my work. I compiled them and wrote them out line by line, and I had to work through the night multiple times. I could take my own work. This wasn't stealing."You know how much I've done for the company. Now you're accusing me of corporate espionage? Is that supposed to be a joke?"Anthony's eyes darted around. "It doesn't matter. You're fired. You shouldn't even be here. That's not right. You can't take these things away."Queenie added, "And she can't leave either! We must lock her up until the bid's over! God knows if she's going to tattle to the whole world!"It was absurd, but Anthony thought Queenie had a point. He looked at me with eyes filled with cold disappointment."You disappoint me, Christina. To think I treated you well, yet you would do this to me out of hatred."This was unbelievable. To think Anthony would believe Queenie's idiocy that easily. "Are you out of your mind, Anthony! Do you have any id

Liam stood up with a smile and shook hands with the people around him. He then walked up the aisle and stopped at Anthony's row for a moment. Grinning, he said, "Thank you for the win, Mr. Shawlesque."Anthony was stunned. He wondered why Liam would say that.Liam continued, "Thanks for kicking Christina out. She wouldn't have come to my company otherwise, and I wouldn't have snagged the deal."Anthony trembled, but not a word came out of his mouth.Queenie was already frustrated from the loss. Liam's remark only fueled her fire further. Then something struck her. She jabbed a finger at me and demanded loudly, "You sold out the company's secrets, Christina! Ferguson couldn't have won the bid! You must've done something, haven't you?"I snickered. "But you overhauled my proposal, Queenie. You should have nothing to fear, unless you botched the whole job and cost your company the deal."Queenie went pale, but then it was replaced by the red of anger. She had no comeback for that.

Queenie's hand hung in midair. It was awkward, but she composed herself and started with an introduction. "I know you don't know me, but there's one person you must know. Professor Rawson. I'm his student. You and the professor share the same teacher. You're like an uncle to me!"Zacharias grunted. The impatience on his face was getting evident. He wanted nothing to do with the stranger who tried to be friendly with him.Queenie was panicking. She added, "I'm sorry for interrupting you, Mr. Ginger, but I have reliable information that this bid is rigged!"Zacharias froze, and his frown deepened. "What do you mean? Explain yourself."The bait worked. Queenie started snitching. "Don't fall for Christina's tricks, Mr. Ginger. She's a corporate spy! A fraudster!"She was adamant, indignant, and righteous. "She buttered Mr. Shawlesque up and got a job at the company, but then she stole our secrets! Now she's sleeping with the Ferguson guy and working with him! They stole what was suppo

"The proposal's done. If we can make it, we can make a comeback!"That was a pleasant surprise for Anthony, but the other team members were skeptical."Mr. Shawlesque, Ms. Simpson's proposal is risky. We've handled situations like these with Ms. Saleston. We have a better way to handle this."Queenie retorted loudly, "That's nonsense! Christina bought you out, didn't she! You're trying to sabotage Mr. Shawlesque and his family!"Anthony said nothing. That lack of response broke everyone's hearts."Mr. Shawlesque, we'd never sabotage you. We've been working for your family for years. We've gone through Ms. Simpson's proposal. It's barely a draft. There are too many holes we could poke. It's not going to work."Anthony ignored their dissuasion. He was looking at Queenie. "Are you sure this proposal can work?"Queenie's eyes darted in every direction. That proposal was something I tossed in the bin a long time ago. Still, she insisted on this plan. "Yes, I am!"The other veterans