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Sweet Subterfuge Chapter 259
The general manager sensed a sudden chill in the air and cautiously glanced at Kevan, only to find that he was staring at Lotus. His gaze was ominously dark and unsettling."Ms. S …" The general manager wanted to interrupt the group but was stopped by Kevan. Lotus sneered, "Isn't she just some random woman who suddenly gets all the credit? Why did they make it such a big deal? That woman is from Covenford, for heaven's sake. Honestly, I bet the hotel in Covenford must have bribed the press. Otherwise, why are the other renowned hotels facing criticism while they remain unscathed?" "I agree! It's outrageous that they were invited to train us just because they bribed the press to be on the good list. Don't they feel ashamed?" "I mean, the general manager should also be blamed. He could just warn us and let us rectify our issues. How could he allow the people from Covenford to come and make fun of us? I'm just mad thinking about it." At this point, the general manager's expressio
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Larissa was puzzled. Why did he suddenly need to talk to Lotus? Why didn't he deal with it when he was up there? Also, where should she rest? However, she knew Bartham was his territory, so he had some authority in the Regal Dynasty Hotel. In the end, she didn't ask anything and quietly followed him. Kevan told Larissa to rest in the presidential suite he just booked and placed her suitcases neatly on the side. "You'll stay here while you're in Bartham." "Huh?" Larissa thought Kevan got this room for himself. She quickly waved her hand and rejected his offer. "They will provide me with a place to stay. You don't need to pay extra for a room." The presidential suite cost nearly ten thousand per night. If she stayed here for a week, it would cost around eighty thousand, almost half her salary. Even though she wasn't paying for it, she felt distressed."I don't need to pay to stay at the Regal Dynasty Hotel. Just think that I arranged this for you." Kevan's words gave Laris
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Everyone stared in disbelief, unable to move as they wondered if they had misheard."What … did you just say?" Lotus asked. She also fixed her gaze on the general manager standing behind Kevan as she tried to seek confirmation of what had just been announced.However, the general manager merely shot her a resentful glance and remained silent."All of you, the entire housekeeping department staff, are fired," Kevan reiterated, using different words. "Do you understand now?""Why?" Lotus questioned with dissatisfaction. "I admit that there are areas for improvement, but that doesn't mean that the department doesn't even deserve a chance to make amends. Are you really dismissing us all without giving us an opportunity?""Opportunities are for those who genuinely seek change, and you all are not worthy," he sneered.In that instant, she found Kevan's words utterly absurd. "Mr. Chance!" She turned to address the general manager again. "Didn't you just say the housekeeping department would r
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"Well, looking at your unique work attitude, it's no surprise that the staff here are also careless, creating negative publicity for the Company," Kevan sarcastically remarked.He felt a sense of disdain and had no intention of engaging with these individuals any longer. So, he merely said, "You have half an hour to go through the resignation procedures, and if anyone is still here after that, security will come and help you pack your things."Reluctantly, the remaining staff of the housekeeping department began to move slowly. However, Lotus still couldn't accept the outcome. She seized the general manager after Kevan had left and asked indignantly, "Mr. Chance, who was that strange person earlier? What authority does he have to fire us? Who gave him that power?"It was only at that moment that the general manager started to reflect on himself. How could he have been so blind as to promote Lotus to the housekeeping department manager?"That was Mr. Rogers," he replied, shaking off her
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"Lotus didn't pick you up as agreed, not because she was handling customer complaints, but because she wanted to embarrass you intentionally. The Company does want to foster a competitive atmosphere among its hotels, but it's for mutual progress, not to suppress each other. Her actions today, along with her previous inaction and lack of remorse, led me to believe that she and the team she cultivated are not a good fit for the hotel's culture. Of course, my firm actions also serve as a warning to let other departments know the consequences of not following the Company's regulations and engaging in passive work."While she was somewhat relieved at his answer, she also felt disappointed because Kevan had not been driven by his emotions. She had actually thought that he had made such a scene just to defend her. Clearly, she had been too self-absorbed.She lowered her head, using her long hair to conceal her burning red face, and tried to inquire calmly, "When will the new employees be in p
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Roland stood motionless, tightly gripping his cane with both hands. He only briefly glanced at Kevan in the beginning before becoming completely fixated on Larissa."And this is …" Although he directed his question at Kevan, his gaze never left Her. Upon hearing that, Kevan pulled Larissa closer. "This is my wife, Larissa."Roland was clearly taken aback and involuntarily raised his voice, saying, "What? Wife?"Larissa was shocked at the sudden raise of tone, causing her to instinctively press herself against Kevan. Initially, she had assumed he was taking her back to his own "home" in Bartham, but little did she expect that he would bring her to his grandfather's house. She would never have gone out with him if she had known earlier."Yes." Nevertheless, Kevan calmly nodded. "We got married on the 3rd."Infuriated, Roland widened his eyes and raised his cane to about half his height, but he suddenly realized Larissa was still present and had to forcefully lower it again.He gave Kevan
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Roland observed his grandson, who had always been distant but now displayed such tenderness and thoughtfulness in front of Larissa. He instantly felt his satisfaction with her grow even more."Do your parents know about your marriage?" Roland inquired. His cold demeanor contrasted sharply with his warm attitude toward Larissa."They are not aware yet," Kevan responded honestly. "I plan to bring her back for the family reunion dinner and inform you all then. However, she had an unexpected business trip to Bartham. And since there are also pending matters at Microworks Corporation, we decided to come together. We only arrived in Bartham this morning and decided to visit you the same afternoon. No doubt I have always prioritized you in my heart."As Kevan tried to appease his grandfather with his words, Roland's expression improved somewhat. He raised his cane as if he was about to swing it at Kevan."What nonsense are you talking about? Your wife should be your top priority now that you'
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If it had been just Kevan alone, Roland would have swung his cane mercilessly toward him. However, Larissa clearly sided with Kevan. If he scolded Kevan, it would be like scolding her. He didn't want to scare her away after waiting years for a granddaughter-in-law like her."Then, let's start coordinating from now on," Roland commanded firmly, facing Kevan. "You may have a busy schedule, but I believe you can manage your time. Accommodate Lari's schedule so that we can quickly set the wedding date, yeah?""Sure," Kevan readily agreed.And so, all the pressure fell on Larissa's shoulders. Infuriated, she gave Kevan a disdainful glance, annoyed by his irresponsible behavior of abandoning her to save his own arse at a critical moment."What say you, Lari?" Roland asked her.Naturally, she obediently nodded and replied, "After the big family reunion dinner, I'll ask my supervisors when I can take my wedding leave.""Good." Roland finally seemed satisfied and displayed a relieved smile. "I