With that, Debby walked off, her face flushed red with anger as she went back to her office and quickly settled down. About five minutes later, she still wasn't satisfied that they had let Luca pass and hadn't let her. George had clearly told her to swipe out Luca's position; he wouldn't be given the position of General Manager.She quickly picked up the telephone and dialed her superior's office line. Within two rings, Gabe picked up. "Yes, Deb. How can I help you?" His voice was somewhat sweet.She rolled her eyes before answering. "I just saw Luca!" she said. "Didn't the boss say he was sacked? I mean, he clearly said he wouldn't be given that position.""Yes. So what's the problem?""I saw him. He's still lodged with Olivia in the VIP suite. I tried to talk him out and asked him to give me the keys, but he refused. He insisted he wanted to meet Olivia first. I think they have something going on between them!" She tried to sugarcoat her words, and her brows furrowed, eager to hear G
George was actually very skilled at finding people, and it kept all of them on edge that he couldn't find out who the late Leo was working for. He sent out ransoms, and his men infiltrated different mafia entities, but he wasn't linked to anyone or any of them."So, who did they identify his boss to be?" Luca finally asked. Even though his heart was pounding in his chest and he knew exactly where Leo's head was delivered, he didn't want to tell them. That would only prove Larosa right.George responded, "They said her name is Madam. She is also undercover and owns a club. They weren't able to get more information or even the name of the club."A chill ran through Luca's body, and a surge of adrenaline rushed through him. All of his hairs stood up involuntarily."Just Madam?" He muttered coldly.George shook his head in response. "Yes, Luk, just that. They didn't provide us with any more valuable information."Luca nodded slightly in response. His mind was racing with different thought
At the Edward family Mansion. 6:25pm.Since Luca wasn't going to be working at the Santaro hotel anymore but at the Grand royal hotel,which was one of his investments, he quickly went back home to rest. Actually, he went back home so he could clear the air about Larosa that came to the family house in the morning, but just as usual, Sara wasn't at home. Her room was locked, but it was just empty on the inside.When Luca got to the sitting room, he saw Rose, Grandpa, and Avery. His heart began to pound in his chest as he thought, "Have they told Grandpa about the whole ordeal? Someone like Avery who hates him with all the fiber in her body, so it wouldn't be a big deal for her.""Good evening, Grandpa!" He greeted with his head bent slightly. He looked over to Avery, who pretended not to see him, and greeted her also. "Mother, good evening. How was your day?"Grandpa smiled. "Luca, how are you doing? Welcome back!"Luca nodded his head. "It was fine, thank you, sir."He wanted to walk
When Luca walked into the hotel, he couldn't help but marvel at the interior. The exterior was quite grand and beautiful, but the interior was very nice as well. His father was really a businessman with a high taste.As Luca made his way into the Grand Royale Europa hotel, he turned heads and stopped conversations. Women couldn't help but stare, their eyes fixed on his chiseled features and broad shoulders. He was looking overly good in that Louis Vuitton suit he was wearing, and worst of all, he left his bare chest open for all to see."Mon dieu, who is that?" a woman whispered to her friend, fanning herself with her hand."I don't know, but I think I just forgot my husband's name," her friend replied, giggling.A group of tourists snapped photos, trying to capture the essence of his rugged charm."Look, it's a real-life Adonis!" one of them exclaimed.As Luca approached the reception desk, the staff couldn't help but swoon."Bonjour, welcome to the Grand Royale Europa," the receptio
"Kiss that job goodbye, Luca!" She winked at him.At that moment, a man wearing blue trousers and a black shirt walked into the ongoing scene. Immediately, he started to come into the crowd, and many people gave way for him. From the look in his eyes, he was clearly someone important in the company.And once Debby saw him, she quickly turned to him, her lips twitching into a seductive smile. "Good morning, Mr. Derick," she greeted politely. "Thanks for coming. I was actually about to call you about my arrival and report some issues to you." Derick, who was currently the manager of Grand Royal Europa Hotels, Suites, and Clubs, looked over to Debby. "What happened, Miss Debby?" he asked, clearly curious.She heaved a deep sigh of relief before she began. "I was waiting for you, sitting on this couch, not knowing it was for an interviewee,only for him to hurl insults at me unprovoked," she explained, pointing her hands at Luca.Following her hands, Derick turned to Luca, and his eyes wid
Gasps! A wave of shock washed over Debby as she stood there, momentarily in silence. She raised her brow in disbelief. Did he just tell her to lick his shoes? Debby scrutinized him for a moment and didn't know the right words to say. In fact, her lips were sealed in astonishment.Derick and the security men stood there, shock evident on their faces, but they dared not say a word to either Debby nor Luca. Meanwhile, Luca left his legs outstretched, eagerly waiting for Debby to lick them, just as she had suggested on Mia's birthday.A confident smile stretched across Luca's face as he stood in a slanted position, exuding and commanding an air of pride as he said, "What are you waiting for? Start licking those shoes. Don't hesitate, sweetheart, it's a casual Prada loafer leather shoe worth about $2,200." His tone sounded sweet, but don't be deceived - he was actually mocking her with the price of his wares.Debby slowly raised her gaze to Luca, and a chuckle escaped her lips. It was actu
"Please, Luca. I am very sorry!" She crawled closer to him. "Please, I really need this job," she sobbed.Luca's lips twitched into a smile as he watched her eat back all of her words without just a few minutes. He left, not just pleased, but also satisfied with how she was begging him."I gave you an option to lick those Prada shoes, but it seems you still have a lot of pride," he uttered."No, no, no, no!" Debby abruptly cut him short. "Please, forgive me just this once. I swear, Luca, I won't ever do it again. I will respect you!""Just this once, please. I will behave myself. Just a second chance," she continued pleading, but Luca didn't pay her any attention. Deep down, she was still in awe at how Luca could make her lose her job. It was supposed to be the other way round. "Who is he?" She gulped."Derick, please, help me bag him. Please, I have no other job if I lost this. I already lost that with Santaro. Please, Luca, just a second chance," she clasped both hands together and
Luca's eyes widened slightly when he saw his high school classmate, Stanley!"Luk?!" Stanley was shocked. "Damn! Where have you been for ages?" he asked, walking closely, and the two men hugged each other. It was like a little reunion for both of them. In truth, they both attended the same high school, and they were friends until Luca suddenly disappeared before his father's predicament."You left without even saying goodbye, bro," Stanley complained bitterly. "I came looking for you at your house, only to notice it got burnt. What really happened during that period?"Luca shrugged it off with a sigh, he didn't want to talk about it. "That's in the past now, Stan. How the hell are you doing?" He fixed his gaze on him. "I see life is treating you well; look at you, man..."Stanley hissed, "Let's say we're managing, you know. I juggle different jobs just to pay for my mom's bills and some other basic things, you know." A faint frown appeared on his face, and Luca knew at once what he me
Luca sat at his table with Blue next to him as she explained the surge in revenue of the hotel and its clubs in the last few months.The soft glow of the hotel's lobby lights cast a warm ambiance as Luca listened intently to Blue's presentation. She clicked a remote, and a graph displaying the hotel's revenue appeared on the screen behind her."As you can see, sir, our revenue has increased by 25% in the last quarter," Blue explained, her eyes sparkling with excitement. "And if we break it down further, we can see that the clubs have been a major contributor to this surge. I just know Lord Ercole would be so proud of the tactics you have used in his investments and brought up the revenue."Luca nodded thoughtfully, his eyes scanning the graph. "That's impressive, Blue. I'm glad we could make a change."Blue smiled, confident in her analysis. "Well, I think it's a combination of factors. Our marketing strategy has been on point, and we've seen a significant increase in foot traffic. Ad
Luca sat at his table with Blue next to him as she explained the surge in revenue of the hotel and its clubs in the last few months.The soft glow of the hotel's lobby lights cast a warm ambiance as Luca listened intently to Blue's presentation. She clicked a remote, and a graph displaying the hotel's revenue appeared on the screen behind her."As you can see, sir, our revenue has increased by 25% in the last quarter," Blue explained, her eyes sparkling with excitement. "And if we break it down further, we can see that the clubs have been a major contributor to this surge. I just know Lord Ercole would be so proud of the tactics you have used in his investments and brought up the revenue."Luca nodded thoughtfully, his eyes scanning the graph. "That's impressive, Blue. I'm glad we could make a change."Blue smiled, confident in her analysis. "Well, I think it's a combination of factors. Our marketing strategy has been on point, and we've seen a significant increase in foot traffic. Ad
Sara's eyes widened in shock as Madam Ivy's words cut through her like a knife. She felt like she had been punched in the gut, her breath caught in her throat. She couldn't believe what she was hearing. Madam Ivy's announcement was a clear attack on her, a way to discredit her and eliminate her from the running for CEO that was clearly her birthright. She had given her all to the company all her life.Sara was taken aback by the sudden attack from her Grandmother. If anything, Madam Ivy's enemy should be Jacob and not her.Her face turned red with rage as she tried to process what was happening. She couldn't believe that Madam Ivy would stoop so low, using her marriage status against her. She felt a surge of anger and humiliation, her eyes darting around the room to see if anyone else was reacting to Madam Ivy's cruel words, but everyone seemed fine with what she said.Luca, who was sitting next to her, shifted uncomfortably in his seat. He looked at everyone, and they looked like the
Back at the Edward family house, it was exactly 6:56 pm when Luca joined the ongoing dinner table in the dining room. Everyone was present, with Jacob and his mother inclusive. It was just one person missing that everyone was waiting for.A couple of minutes later, the door swung open and about three maids helped Madam Ivy to the dining table. One of the maids wrapped her hands around Madam Ivy's waist, and the other one had her hands over her shoulders as a wedge. They pulled the chair out and helped her to settle down into it. Meanwhile, as they helped her slowly to the chair, Luca, who had seen her current condition, couldn't help but stifle his laughter, but then it was too late, and his smirk caught everyone's attention except Grandpa, who had his head downwards.Once Sara noticed the smirk on his face, it flashed back into her memory... he has another family! Her face paled up immediately, and she clenched her hands, crumpling her dress under the table. She couldn't believe he h
Sara's eyes widened in shock as Madam Ivy's words cut through her like a knife. She felt like she had been punched in the gut, her breath caught in her throat. She couldn't believe what she was hearing. Madam Ivy's announcement was a clear attack on her, a way to discredit her and eliminate her from the running for CEO that was clearly her birthright. She had given her all to the company all her life.Sara was taken aback by the sudden attack from her Grandmother. If anything, Madam Ivy's enemy should be Jacob and not her.Her face turned red with rage as she tried to process what was happening. She couldn't believe that Madam Ivy would stoop so low, using her marriage status against her. She felt a surge of anger and humiliation, her eyes darting around the room to see if anyone else was reacting to Madam Ivy's cruel words, but everyone seemed fine with what she said.Luca, who was sitting next to her, shifted uncomfortably in his seat. He looked at everyone, and they looked like the
Sara's eyes widened in shock as Madam Ivy's words cut through her like a knife. She felt like she had been punched in the gut, her breath caught in her throat. She couldn't believe what she was hearing. Madam Ivy's announcement was a clear attack on her, a way to discredit her and eliminate her from the running for CEO that was clearly her birthright. She had given her all to the company all her life.Sara was taken aback by the sudden attack from her Grandmother. If anything, Madam Ivy's enemy should be Jacob and not her.Her face turned red with rage as she tried to process what was happening. She couldn't believe that Madam Ivy would stoop so low, using her marriage status against her. She felt a surge of anger and humiliation, her eyes darting around the room to see if anyone else was reacting to Madam Ivy's cruel words, but everyone seemed fine with what she said.Luca, who was sitting next to her, shifted uncomfortably in his seat. He looked at everyone, and they looked like the
Sara's eyes widened in shock as Madam Ivy's words cut through her like a knife. She felt like she had been punched in the gut, her breath caught in her throat. She couldn't believe what she was hearing. Madam Ivy's announcement was a clear attack on her, a way to discredit her and eliminate her from the running for CEO that was clearly her birthright. She had given her all to the company all her life.Sara was taken aback by the sudden attack from her Grandmother. If anything, Madam Ivy's enemy should be Jacob and not her.Her face turned red with rage as she tried to process what was happening. She couldn't believe that Madam Ivy would stoop so low, using her marriage status against her. She felt a surge of anger and humiliation, her eyes darting around the room to see if anyone else was reacting to Madam Ivy's cruel words, but everyone seemed fine with what she said.Luca, who was sitting next to her, shifted uncomfortably in his seat. He looked at everyone, and they looked like the
At the Edward family mansion..Back at the Edward family house, it was exactly 6:56 pm when Luca joined the ongoing dinner table in the dining room. Everyone was present, with Jacob and his mother inclusive. It was just one person missing that everyone was waiting for.A couple of minutes later, the door swung open and about three maids helped Madam Ivy to the dining table. One of the maids wrapped her hands around Madam Ivy's waist, and the other one had her hands over her shoulders as a wedge. They pulled the chair out and helped her to settle down into it. Meanwhile, as they helped her slowly to the chair, Luca, who had seen her current condition, couldn't help but stifle his laughter, but then it was too late, and his smirk caught everyone's attention except Grandpa, who had his head downwards.Once Sara noticed the smirk on his face, it flashed back into her memory... he has another family! Her face paled up immediately, and she clenched her hands, crumpling her dress under the t
At the Edward family mansion..Back at the Edward family house, it was exactly 6:56 pm when Luca joined the ongoing dinner table in the dining room. Everyone was present, with Jacob and his mother inclusive. It was just one person missing that everyone was waiting for.A couple of minutes later, the door swung open and about three maids helped Madam Ivy to the dining table. One of the maids wrapped her hands around Madam Ivy's waist, and the other one had her hands over her shoulders as a wedge. They pulled the chair out and helped her to settle down into it. Meanwhile, as they helped her slowly to the chair, Luca, who had seen her current condition, couldn't help but stifle his laughter, but then it was too late, and his smirk caught everyone's attention except Grandpa, who had his head downwards.Once Sara noticed the smirk on his face, it flashed back into her memory... he has another family! Her face paled up immediately, and she clenched her hands, crumpling her dress under the t