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“Don’t mention it. I should be working foryou, Ms. Taylor.”He looked pale from fear. After all, he had recently lost two tendons in his hand. The last thing he wanted was to be injured in the feet.
“Liana Gardner’s birthday will be in a fewdays.”Alyssa sat comfortably in the chair and crossed her slender legs.
She continued, “I need you to work with us and follow your script. If you act well, I will send you to rehabilitate in prison as a reward. If not, everything’s on you¡ªyou’ll meet your maker.”
“U-Understood. I’ll only listen to you!”Curtis was drenched in cold sweat and nodded furiously.
Alyssa chuckled.”I heard you had one potato a day. Tsk tsk, how could you hold out with that little food? Sean, send the food over.”
“Sure.”
Soon, Sean laid a food tray in front of Curtis. The tray not only contained four freshly baked potatoes, but it also came with a grilled chicken and a bottle of beer.
After days of surviving on a potato a day, Curtis could eat a horse. He stared keenly at the grilled chicken as his tears and saliva flowed.
“Eat up. This is from Ms. Alyssa.” Seanstared at Curtis coldly and placed the tray in front of the starved man like it was dog food.
Curtis slurped and looked at Alyssa with teary eyes.”Ms. Alyssa, why is there so much food? Is this my last meal?”
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After leaving the underground room, the exhausted Alyssa had a good stretch.”Let’s go home.”
“Why did you prepare food for that jerk?”Sean felt pained when he recalled the events from that horrifying night. His eyes were brimming with tears.”Should have let that opportunistic and cruel bastard eat his shit.”
“I need Curtis’help in defeating LianaGardner.”
Alyssa yawned.”Curtis must have hated Liana and me after all the torture he’s been through these days. If I treat him better, he feel thankful to me and shift his hate to Liana instead. He’ll do anything to make her pay.”
“How smart!” Sean praised her with asmirk.”I couldn’t wait to watch their fight!”
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After inspecting the hotel’s 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 “Most Popular Hotel of the Year”award.
However, that alone did not suffice for Alyssa. She was aiming for the “Best Hotel of the Year”award that the Walsh Group had won for five consecutive years.
After her appointment at the KS World Hotel, it would be Taylor Group’s 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 Winston’s 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 Liana’s 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.”Rose, what’s up?”
“Madam!” Rose ditched her chic andaloof fashion designer persona in front of Alyssa and showed her sweet side instead. “I made some desserts for you. I havesome top-grade flower tea as well. Are you free to drop by? I’d like to pamper you.”
“Hah, the draft of Rozabela’s new seasonmust be out. Are you trying to rope me into a quality check?” Alyssa immediately saw through Rose.
“Madam, why did you call me out?”Rosegrumbled playfully.
“Rose, 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. “Just follow your guts. I might ruin the charm and individuality of your designs with my advice. Just be confident in yourself, Ms. Emerson!”
“Thank you, madam. I will never forgetyour help. Without you, I would not be where I am now.”Rose remained humble, like when she first started. She would forever hold a place for Sharon.
“Madam, I have something to confess, butI’m worried you might be angry at me.”After a pause, Rose gritted her teeth and confessed,”That Liana Gardner bitch asked me for a dress an hour ago. She was interested in the silver off-shoulder dress in my studio. I can’t believe how thick-skinned she is!”
“Did you lend it to her?” Alyssa casuallyquestioned.
“Yeah. That’s why I called you toapologize…” Rose’s voice trailed off.
“I know you very well because you’re justlike me. You have a good reason behind every move you make.” Alyssa did not want to blame her.
“The 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.”
Rose scoffed.”I told her that every piece of my work is one of a kind. If she alters my dress, even if it’s putting a pin, I will make her pay five times the price!”
“Is she fine with a dress that’s not tailored to her measurements?” Alyssa casually wondered al oud with a grin.
“That’s not my concern. If there’s anymishap, she’s the one who has to bear the shame. Am I right, madam?”
Liana exerted herself for her birthday party. She was no longer her previous sickly self and mustered all her energy to plan the event.
She called up event venues and made arrangements for the dress and makeup. One would have thought she was getting ready for an engagement party.
Jeremy was not involved in the preparation in any way. Knowing that she was doing much better, he stopped visiting her at the hospital.
Liana was obviously upset at his indifference. Still, the birthday party remained her top priority at the moment.
The night before the birthday party, Liana tried on the evening dress she had borrowed from Rose after much persuasion.
She could not keep the dress from slipping down because the dress had a wider bust. The two maids were sweating with worry, but they f¨¤iled to keep the dress in place.
“Clumsy losers!Why did we even keep youaround the house?” Liana gave the maids a shove in the heat of the moment. Her face was flushed.
“Why don’t we … get a tailor to alter thedress? We can also use a few pins to keep the dress in place,” one of the maids suggested tentatively.
Liana started sweating from the irritation. She refused to admit that she was worried about the compensation.
She had signed an agreement to borrow the dress, which was worth six figures. If the dress got dirtied, torn, or altered in any way, she would have to pay Rose five times the price of the dress.
Putting aside the astronomical amount, she was reluctant to give Rose Emerson a single cent because that woman was cozy with Alyssa.
“Get me some ta pe right now!”
Soon, the maids hurried back with tape. They plastered the tape in the inner bust area before putting the dress on Liana. The dress was finally secured.
“Ms. Gardner, you’re clever! This is ahandy trick!” The maids praised her to the skies. She let out a long si gh with a smug look.
Right then, they were interrupted by a knock on the door. Rosaline showed up in a great hurry with a tense expression.
“Mom!”Liana’s heart almost stopped atthe sight. She quickly ordered the maids,”Get going now.”
After the maids scurried out of the room, Rosaline swiftly locked the door from within.
“Mom, how did it go?”Liana went up to
Rosaline urgently, holding the hem of her dress.
“It’s settled.” Rosaline clasped herdaughter’s hand in her palms.
“You’ve been through a lot of trouble.”Liana grabbed Rosaline’s hands tightly with a serious look.”I will never forget your huge favor. I will pay you back sometime.”
“Sweet child, what are you talking about?You’re my flesh and blood. Of course I will side with you!” Looking pale but unrelenting, Rosaline replied, “Now that you are back together with Jeremy and received Javier’s support, you are a step away from marriage.
“You can’t give up at this point. I will notallow anyone or anything to stand in the way of your marriage with Jeremy Walsh!”
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The next day, Liana’s long-awaited birthday party kicked off as the night fell.
The Gardners hosted the guests at the largest ballroom in Berenike Hotel to show off their close relationship with the Walsh’s.
On top of that, Sophia had invited VIPs from Solana City and across the nation to attend the party on behalf of Javier. She poured so much effort into the birthday party as though it was her second wedding.
Meanwhile, the opulent ballroom was filled with melodious music and the rustles of the luxurious outfits of the guests. The wealthy VIPs in Solana City had attended the event for Javier.