Alyssaâs eyes clouded over as she smirked. âInteresting. They are testing my limits. They wonât learn their lessons if I donât put them in their place.â
The setback didnât demotivate her. Losing an important client was not the focus right now. She needed to find out the mole in the hotel or risk losing more.
âMs. Alyssa, what should we do with the box of desserts?â Sean appeared upset.
She decisively tossed the box into the trashcan and walked away without a second glance. She reasoned, âA gift is only meaningful if the recipient accepts it. Now, itâs just trash. I never reclaim what Iâve given to others. Letâs go.â
A tall and hunky figure emerged from the shadows when the two left. Jasperâs eyes flickered as he stared at Alyssa.
*It looks like Madam will be busy hunting down the mole! Itâs no easy task.â Xavier sighed.
Jasper wordlessly walked to the trashcan and picked up the box without concern about hygiene.
âMr. Beckett, s-stop! Itâs dirty!â Even the adaptable Xavier was grossed out by the scene. Never had Jasper lowered himself to the point of picking out trash discarded by Alyssa.
âItâs fine. I did the same thing when I was a kid,â Jasper mumbled, feeling a touch of warmth at the memory of Alyssa carefully crafting the pastries.
He said to Xavier, âLetâs go.â
The first thing Alyssa did at KS World Hotel was to convene the senior management and the wedding planning team to the meeting room for an emergency meeting.
The attendees were outraged and disheartened upon hearing the cancellation of Ada Kingsleyâs wedding event. Some even broke down in tears after their efforts went down the drain.
Alyssa shared in their pain. Putting aside her personal feelings about the failed partnership, she was more worried about letting down her colleagues than anything else.
âItâs alright. This isnât a big deal, and we can handle it. Just carry on with your work as usual, and donât dwell on it,â Alyssa reassured them with a wide smile. âAnd please, donât fret about the trips you were promised. Those are still happening. I donât want to see anyone upset over this-itâs not worth it.â
Surprisingly, everyone collectively volunteered to cancel their break to work and make up for the loss.
When everyone left the meeting, Sean closed the door after checking that no one was out there.
âMs. Alyssa, why didnât you mention the mole in the meeting?â He frowned puzzledly. âIf you put pressure on them, I could catch their expressions. We might find out who the mole is.â
âTsk. Youâre naive.â She rested her hand on the leather armrest and swiveled her chair. âThe news has already spread. The culprit must have expected me to bring it up in the meeting. But I chose not to. I even pretended not to care, just to unsettle them.â
Sean was amused by Alyssaâs unconventional ideas.
*Since the leak has happened, there is no point pressuring the culprit. They have gotten what they wanted.
A cunning gleam sparkled in her eyes. âWe need to trick them into putting down their guard, thinking that the storm has passed. Then, weâll set the bait.â
âIâll check the surveillance footage for any suspects near the wedding venue. Iâll also investigate the account that leaked the photos to gather some information on the leaker!â
Alyssa narrowed her eyes. âSure. Go.â