Sandra's eyes widened. "...What?" The disbelief in her voice echoed through the office. "She's going to an executive meeting?"
The whispers began almost immediately. Alicia leaned closer to the group around her, not bothering to lower her voice. "How is that even possible? She's just an interpreter. What exactly is going on?"
I wished I knew the answer myself.
Mr. Cronick had already turned to leave.
I hurried after him into the hallway. "Mr. Cronick, please wait."
He stopped but didn't look particularly pleased. "What is it, Miss Hayes?"
"I really don't think I should be attending that meeting. I don't belong there."
He looked at me for a long moment before sighing. "Whether you belong there or not isn't my decision."
"But—"
"If you care about keeping your job," he interrupted ca
