CHAPTER 57.Meeting Rose Edward. Luca quickly smiled, trying to diffuse the awkwardness of the whole scene playing out in front of him."Hey Rose, what brought you here?" He asked innocently.Grey was shocked. He turned to Rose and inquired, "Do you know him?"Rose stammered through her words, trying to articulate herself as she explained, "Y-yes, I do know him. I mean, I know him through my sister, she is acquainted with him somehow." She lied.Actually, she didn't see any valid reason to announce him as her brother-in-law; she didn't want Grey to know."Luca!" She turned to him. "What are you doing here? How did you get to the Grand Royal Europa Hotels?" She asked curiously.Luca smiled. "I'm sorry I didn't make a big deal of it. I got a job here. I'm the new manager of this place."Rose looked at him in disbelief. "You got a job here? How? When? Who helped you get it? You got to be a manager in such a place?""Don't praise him yet, he's about to lose the job altogether with his use
Grey didn't listen to her, he sighed deeply. "I see you love your boyfriend so much, but I am sorry, this is not for you," he sneered.The receptionist stared at Luca disappointedly before begging, "Please, Manager Luca, I need this job. I really can't do without it. My mom will starve because of it, and my dad is very sick!" She cried out hoping Luca would change his mind and lick up the shoes he was asked to lick.Rose stood there watching the whole scene playing out. She couldn't wait for when Luca would lick her boyfriend's shoes so she could take a video recording of it. A clear evidence she would show her mother and sister how much of a useless husband Luca was to them.Five minutes passed, and Luca was still standing without flinching. The whole place cracked with a different type of energy that made it constricting for most of them to breathe. Onlookers couldn't stop dropping harsh comments on Luca's stubbornness, meanwhile Derick was huddled in a corner watching it all play o
Aurora listened to Grey in silence for a moment. Although she found him unbearable, she decided to support him since he was the wealthiest among them.She then turned to Derick and asked, "Who is that man?" gesturing towards Luca.Derick quickly approached her. "I apologize for not informing you earlier, ma'am. It was Master Giovanni who brought him in. He said Luca would be standing in until he or Ercole returns."Aurora laughed. "Ercole? Don't tell me you all think he's coming back. You should start planning his memorial instead!"Luca's brow furrowed in disbelief. How could she speak so callously about her boss, whose investments were paying her salary? Caught off guard, Aurora turned to him. "What did you just say? Don't you know your place in this company? You're just a manager, so when I speak, you'll wait until I ask you to respond!" She snarled, trying to assert her authority.Luca grew furious. How could she disregard the man whose investments had changed her life, even incr
Aurora's shout made Grey and Rose halt in their steps and turn to her. Their brows were raised in disbelief, and a wave of shock washed over each of them on hearing that Lord Ercole is back.Meanwhile, Aurora slowly sank into the nearest plush couch by her side. She involuntarily let out a gasp, unable to contain her astonishment. "How did Lord Ercole come back? I thought his son was dead even before he died, how then is he back?" she thought to herself.Feeling slightly nervous, she stood up from the couch and began pacing around the lobby."Sir, do you mean... Lord Ercole is alive and back to work?" she asked, shock evident on her face. She couldn't believe that he was back."Yes, he is back. The truth is, he has always been alive, but he just chose to stay low-key and not show up for the moment, as the custom states," Giovanni explained.Aurora gulped. "Okay, sir. So, when is he starting work?" She couldn't hide her desire to see him. As a woman, for some personal reasons, she want
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
The words hit her like a tidal wave. Aurora opened her mouth to protest, but the words turned to gasps. She sat on the couch, and exhaustion washed over her. Her eyelids felt heavy, and it was a struggle to keep them open. The world suddenly seemed muted, as if it had shifted its axis.Aurora sat there, still in disbelief that she had been demoted without any reasons given, while Luca and Derek had been given raises and equally promoted."Why the silence? Didn't you hear what I just said?" Luca asked, snapping her out of her daze.Aurora quickly nodded her head. "I did, sir. You said I should drop Mr. Grey Shanks from being a part of us.""Good, have a nice day, Miss Aurora." With that, Luca ended the call.Aurora sat on the plush couch, staring blankly at the people boarding tickets to lodge. She had just been demoted, stripped of her title and responsibilities. The news still felt like a punch to the gut, and she still couldn't believe it.Just then, Grey tapped her shoulder. "What
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
In the Grand Royal Europa Hotels.At the Exclusive Staff Auditorium.There were about 57 people seated in the hall, waiting for Luca to come address them. Each of them was the head of their various teams, whether it be the clubs, bars, restaurants, hotels, or other departments. The atmosphere felt dense, and a sudden dreadful energy hovered around the place, although distant giggles and whispers could be clearly heard."I heard that Lord Ercole is still alive and walking!" one of them whispered."I heard so too, but I just feel bad that he demoted Madam Aurora," the other frowned."I don't feel any type of way about it. She deserves it so much! I'm really rooting for the new HR... Mr. Luca!""Wait a minute, do you really mean that she was really demoted? I mean, Lord Ercole demoted her? Why did he do that?""I can't really say, but from the rumors I've heard, there are other hidden cameras apart from the surveillance ones we see here. Those hidden ones make Lord Ercole see everything