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Zoe’s brows furrowed in response. She hadn’t anticipated Alyssa’s straightforward response. Instead, she had expected excuses or, at the very least, some sign of embarrassment.
She had no idea what to expect next.
“Do give Ms. Alyssa a break. She’s already busy enough dealing with the aftermath of her hotel’s contract breach,” Betty said, a grin on her face.
She added, “Don’t give up now. I’m sure you’ll do your best next time. We’ll be sure to take your mistakes in stride, too, and ensure we fulfill our end of the contract.”
Betty’s words attracted some curious passersby, most in awe at how much Betty was insinuating in those few words.
Firstly, she asserted that KS World Hotel was responsible for this mistake, thus making Ada the victim.
Secondly, she claimed that Alyssa had yet to resolve the aftermath of said mistake and was using MINT’s charity auction to tide things over.
Thirdly, she accused Alyssa of being an irresponsible general manager unsuitable for her role. She claimed that Alyssa couldn’t meet customers’ needs and couldn’t maintain confidentiality.
That meant Ada’s choice to go with Berenike Hotel was affirming that they were far better than KS World in all these aspects.
The reporters erupted into yet another flurry of questions like fish that had been tossed bait.
Alyssa had anticipated that Betty would do this already, attacking her and the hotel’s reputation on such an important evening.
She looked at Sophia and Betty’s extravagant makeup, feeling that the two of them resembled clowns at this moment.
Just then, Ada Kingsley walked into the venue with Yves Vanderbilt from MINT, dazzling all who had eyes on them.
Yves glanced at Alyssa from behind her shades before nudging Ada with her elbow. “I think you should reconsider working with Alyssa Taylor.”
“Why?” Ada asked.
“Because her brother is an intelligent, powerful, and devastatingly handsome man. I’m not bluffing at all. Jonah Taylor is the hottest man I have ever met in my life.” Yves’ eyes glowed when she said that.
Then, she added, “He’s the love of my life.”
“I don’t see how that’s related to why I should work together with Alyssa Taylor again.”
Yves scowled, then prodded her friend again, this time gently saying, “Come on, can’t you give my ‘sister-in -law’ a chance, for my sake?”
Ada was left speechless. She wondered if this was considered moral blackmailing.
Meanwhile, Jeremy was on the second-floor landing, quietly watching the event unfold as he leaned
His gaze finally fell back on Alyssa. He watched her calmly answer all the reporters’ questions. A smile graced his face. He knew she wouldn’t give up so easily.
Alyssa was the sort of individual whose resolve to fight grew stronger with each challenge she encountered.
“Mr. Jeremy, those mutts who call themselves reporters are bound to tarnish Madam’s reputation if we don’t do something!” Xavier exclaimed, glancing worriedly downstairs. “Can we, please?”
“No.” Jeremy shook his head. “I can’t come to her defense even if her reputation is actually in danger. I am a Walsh.
“Standing out now will only complicate things further. I’m sure she already has plans on what to do next.”
Xavier nodded solemnly, choosing to trust in Alyssa. It was best not to get in her way.
More importantly, he didn’t want Jeremy to worsen his standing with her, which was likely to occur if he intervened at this moment.
“Xavier, I need you to get two things done right away,” Jeremy suddenly said, his tone dead serious.
“Yes, sir!”
Jeremy began, “First, remove that nosy, lying, good-for-nothing reporter from this venue and the city. I want him gone for good.”
“Yes, sir!”
“Second, have Walsh Group’s PR department monitor any comments, statements, rumors, or gossip that could harm Alyssa and KS World Hotel’s reputation. Eradicate all of them at once.”
“On it, sir!” Xavier then went to get those done, leaving Jeremy where he was to continue gazing at Alyssa.
His gaze softened as he watched her determined expression.
He silently said, “No thanks needed. Dance as long as you please. I’ll take care of everything in the background for you.”
“We are sorry to see you unable to work with Ms. Kingsley, Ms. Alyssa,” Sophia said gently, taking advantage of the situation.
She continued, “You’re only new to this line of work. You’re still young. You’re bound to make some mistakes.
“Never fear, though. You’ll learn from them. After all, who here hasn’t made a mistake when they were your age? The most important thing is that you learn from your lesson.”
“Yeah. It really was my fault for letting the culprit get the better of us.” Alyssa smiled. “I’ll definitely be on my guard next time.”
Sophia sneered internally.
One reporter asked, “Wait… Do you mean to say you had been set up?”
“I have to take my leave now. The auction is about to begin.” Alyssa turned and left for the other venue, not answering the question.
She didn’t even look at Sophia and Betty again, making the two feel outraged rather than joyous at their victory.
“That fucking bitch. Does she think she can get herself out of this situation that easily? In her dreams!”
Sophia growled as she glared at Alyssa, who was slowly fading into the distance.
“She has clearly given up. She didn’t even bother coming up with an excusel” Betty held her mother’s arm, she is at managing her hotel!”
“Madam Sophia! Betty!” Zoe called out, finally walking out in her elegant peach-colored gown. “Good evening!”
“Zoe!” Sophia went up to shake her hand, all smiles. “And here I thought you were absent!”
“Mom, there’s something you should know.” Betty grinned. “How we got Ada on board to work with the company is all thanks to Zoe here.”
“Aw, shucks. It’s nothing.” Zoe giggled, waving her off.
“Thank you so much, dear,” said Sophia, her smile seemed layered.
Then, Sophia gently stroked Zoe’s hand and said, “If there’s ever anything we can be of service with, just let us know, and we’ll do our best to help you.”
The guests made their way to the next venue in the hotel for the charity auction.
Alyssa was quick to dodge the spotlight, making sure no reporters or paparazzi were on her tail. She went to take a breather out in an empty hallway.
“Ms. Alyssa!” Sean cried, coming up to her. “Are you alright?”
“Of course I am. Those small fries were easy to placate,” Alyssa reassured him, then said, “But you really shouldn’t be here right now. You should be watching after the event flow at the venue.”
“But… But I’m worried about you.” Sean’s voice was raspy when he continued, “Those reporters were purposely sent to ruin your reputation!”
“That’s to be expected. The media aren’t going to praise and worship me just because I’m hosting an event for charity.” Alyssa was not the least bit perturbed.
She went on to say, “Plus, it makes sense that they would grill me. Technically, this mistake was caused by my slip-up, albeit some other more frivolous-looking peacocks took advantage.
“I still have no one else to blame by myself.”
At the mention of “frivolous peacocks”, Sean instantly thought of Betty and her mother, Sophia.
“But I disagree with one part of what you said. Those reporters weren’t sent here to ruin me. They are here to help,” said Alyssa.
Alyssa leaned against the wall, fingers slowly tapping against her knuckles. “We’ll let Betty bask in her glory a little longer.
“I love it when they set themselves high up in the air. It makes for an incredibly devastating crash to the ground.”
Sean shivered, feeling like Alyssa resembled Winston a tad too much right now. She was like a deadly.
rose, beautiful but riddled with poisonous thorns.
He soon excused himself to head back to help out at the auction venue.
Alyssa, meanwhile, was feeling particularly weak. She lay on a sofa in a nearby lounge, having only eaten breakfast the entire day and not a single drop of water.