Alyssa yawned.âCurtis must have hated Liana and me after all the torture heâs been through these days. If I treat him better, he feel thankful to me and shift his hate to Liana instead. Heâll do anything to make her pay.â
âHow smart!â Sean praised her with asmirk.âI couldnât wait to watch their fight!â
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After inspecting the hotelâs restaurant, Alyssa went back to her office in satisfaction and rewarded herself with a few rounds of games.
Six months had passed since she took over the KS World Hotel. The hotel was running well, and business was good. Not only did the hotel maintain its star rating, but it also received the âMost Popular Hotel of the Yearâaward.
However, that alone did not suffice for Alyssa. She was aiming for the âBest Hotel of the Yearâaward that the Beckett Group had won for five consecutive years.
After her appointment at the KS World Hotel, it would be Taylor Groupâs turn to bag the award.
In the past few days, Alyssa accepted interview s from three popular media outlets in the nation. Her decision came as a surprise to Sean because she had always kept a low profile.
Alyssa had her reason for accepting the interviews. She foresaw that she needed something more than her status as Winstonâs daughter to win public approval when she was appointed the president of KS Group.
She had to put herself out there. Winston had given her a good opportunity when he appointed her to manage the hotel. She wanted to take the chance and give her best.
After winning a round of games, she wanted Sean to refill her coffee, only to remember that she had sent him on a mission.
A week went by. Two days before Lianaâs birthday, Sean was not back yet.
Alyss a smiled and closed her eyes as she rapped her knuckles on the table. She believed that her calculations were right. Therefore, she would wait for his return in patience.
She received a call at that moment. She picked up her phone merrily after seeing that it was from her lovable mentee, Rose Emerson.âRose, whatâs up?â
âMadam!â Rose ditched her chic andaloof fashion designer persona in front of Alyssa and showed her sweet side instead. âI made some desserts for you. I havesome top-grade flower tea as well. Are you free to drop by? Iâd like to pamper you.â
âHah, the draft of Rozabelaâs new seasonmust be out. Are you trying to rope me into a quality check?â
Alyssa immediately saw through Rose.
âMadam, why did you call me out?âRosegrumbled playfully.
âRose, you do not need my advice at yourlevel. You are now an inspiration for your juniors and a respectable figure in the fashion industry, Alyssa encouraged Rose. âJust follow your guts. I might ruin the charm and individuality of your designs with my advice. Just be confident in yourself, Ms.
Emerson!â
âThank you, madam. I will never forgetyour help. Without you, I would not be where I am now.âRose remained humble, like when she first started. She would forever hold a place for Sharon.
âMadam, I have something to confess, butIâm worried you might be angry at me.âAfter a pause, Rose gritted her teeth and confessed,âThat Liana Gardner bitch asked me for a dress an hour ago. She was interested in the silver off-shoulder dress in my studio. I canât believe how thick-skinned she is!â
âDid you lend it to her?â Alyssa casuallyquestioned.
âYeah. Thatâs why I called you toapologizeâ¦â Roseâs voice trailed off.
âI know you very well because youâre justlike me. You have a good reason behind every move you make.â Alyssa did not want to blame her.
âThe dress she borrowed might be hautecouture, but it is an outdated style from last year. The measurements did not suit her, but she insisted on wearing it.â
Rose scoffed.âI told her that every piece of my work is one of a kind. If she alters my dress, even if itâs putting a pin, I will make her pay five times the price!â
âIs she fine with a dress thatâs not tailored to her measurements?â Alyssa casually wondered al oud with a grin.
âThatâs not my concern. If thereâs anymishap, sheâs the one who has to bear the shame. Am I right, madam?â