The question caught Aurora off guard. Surprise struck her like a lightning bolt, jolting her out of her usual state of complacency."Sir, sir, sir..." she stammered, trying to articulate herself. "Sir, I am the HR of the company. I mean, you can't fire me....""WERE!" Luca corrected her. "You were the HR until now, so I'm sorry, but you are no longer the HR of my company. And to be clear, I didn't fire you - I only demoted you from your rank."Aurora argued, "Sir, you can't demote me!""And why can't I demote you? This is my company, and I can do anything I want to do!" He declared coldly.Giovanni on the other end was stunned by what Luca was saying. He was shocked that Luca was trying to demote Aurora. He would have asked him for his reasons, but knowing Luca, he was too smart to make such petty mistakes, so he chose to believe his judgments and not contradict him, like Larosa would always do.The corners of Aurora's lips dropped, forming a deep frown as she thought about it. What d

As Aurora walked away, she kept her gaze downcast, trying to hide her embarrassment. She couldn't fathom how she had gone from being the HR of the company she had dedicated herself to, to now being just a junior manager. Within an hour, she and her PA had finished vacating the office for Luca, and they quickly moved to Derick's office.Each glance she gave the office made her stomach churn.A few minutes later, Luca settled into the HR office, which was truly one of a kind - a luxurious space. As he stepped inside, he was immediately struck by the elegant decor. Rich wood paneling covered the walls, and the marble flooring gleamed beneath his feet. Premium furnishings, including a plush leather sofa and a sleek desk, created a sophisticated atmosphere. The room was also equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including audiovisual equipment and high-speed internet.Custom artwork adorned the walls, adding a touch of personality to the space. A private meeting room with soundproof wa

Chapter 65.Meeting Mia."What?!" Mia gasped, a flurry of questions tumbling out. "Why? What happened? What really happened to Aurora? Is she still working with the company?"Blue quickly addressed her concerns. "I'm very sorry, ma'am. Aurora is still with the company, but some of her responsibilities have been reduced. Someone else will be taking over the shareholder-related matters." She lied not wanting to tell her that Aurora has been demoted.Mia let out a deep sigh. She knew the process would likely be more complicated without Aurora there. Mia and Aurora were quite close, so deals were usually straightforward. But now there was a new person involved, someone Mia wasn't sure she knew."And who is this person?" Mia asked, unable to hold back her curiosity any longer.Blue responded curtly. "He's already here. I'll let him introduce himself." She gestured for Luca to come in, and he walked gracefully into the hall with a confident stride, his presence commanding attention. Luca's

The room fell into an eerie silence, as no one dared to utter a word. A palpable wave of anticipation swept through the crowd of shareholders sitting in the hall. They all wondered who would be dropped, each silently praying it wouldn't be them. Being dropped by Grand Royal Europa Hotels would be a significant loss, as the hotel had other lucrative companies under its umbrella, which generated revenue for all of them.Every eye was glued to their screens, eagerly awaiting the companies Luca would announce as being dropped. For the next ten minutes, the only sounds were the chiming of messages and the flipping of files. The atmosphere was charged with electricity, as if the very air was thrumming with excitement and anticipation.Mia sat up, carefully avoiding eye contact with anyone. She felt a heightened sense of focus and alertness, her senses sharpened in pursuit of knowledge.Ten minutes later, everyone raised their heads curiously as Luca cleared his throat."I want to say a very

He wrapped his arms around her passionately, his breath brushing against her ear as he whispered, "Thanks, babe. I already paid for a two-day vacation - this calls for some rest and a little celebration."Mia gulped. The fact that she hadn't secured the deal only to come and find her fiancé already celebrating was overwhelming. She stood there in his embrace, unsure of what to say or how to break the news to him. Her eyes wandered around the office, taking in the decorations and the small lunch table set with dishes, and a cold chill ran down her spine."Look, babe," he said, pulling her arm towards the lunch table. "Sit down and have lunch with me, my damsel." He smiled seductively, his eyes locked onto hers.Owen's eyes were brimming with pure happiness and affection, while Mia's were pale, her expression grim. It was evident that she was confused and frustrated. Owen walked over and helped her pull out her chair."You may sit, my lady," he mused, gesturing for her to settle into th