Bride for the King Billionaire

CHAPTER 2

The Meeting

Do you think you can threaten me into marriage, Grandpa I dare to say that you know me better than most people, then you should know that I am not one to be coerced especially forcefully into doing what I do not want to…… Enough!!!!! I said enough Old Henry roared in rage, yes like you said I know you, maybe even more than you know yourself. Making money is important, but nothing precedes family, what's good with making money when you don't have anyone who you make it for, what will happen to you when you grow old and tired of making money?? Do you want to die Old and lonely? Is that what you truly want? Besides do not hide under the guise of being busy with growing the business, you and I know that it's not the reason you do not want to get married.

If you think you know me so well and the reason I never want to be married when then are you doing this? Dave fired back in anger. If you desperately need great-grandchildren speak to your other grandchildren to procreate as much as you want for you but please leave me out of it. Old Henry sighed and gently bowed his head, you are driving yourself to self-destruction with the way you are going and I need to stop you before it's too late. This is the best option I could come up with and I'm not sorry I'm doing this because more than anything it is for your good.

I do not want to marry!!! I never wish to be married!!! Dave yelled in anger. It's either this or the company and this discussion is not up for deliberation. My decision is final "Disobey me and lose my shares and your chance to own King's Empire. Get out old Henry stood up and pointed to the door, Dave stared at him for a while with daggers in his eyes before he stood up and walked out of the door. Immediately Dave got out of the mansion and into the car, Mr. Silas started the car and drove out without question. It was obvious that Dave must have fought with his grandfather or someone else in the house, his temperament was worst than when he came here an hour ago, moreover, his bloodshot eyes were shooting daggers. Mr. Silas couldn't wait to get his boss to the office before the atmosphere consumes him.

Dave King got to the King's Hotel a subsidiary of the King's Group, he was here for board meeting that would decide if he or his fathers vicious mistress, would be getting the hotel.

Mr. Dave, Secretary Mark called out as soon as he saw him, I heard that Mrs. King had all the hotel executives stay up all night for a week writing the proposal. Will we be able to beat them? It's not like I don't trust you but it's going to be a head-to-head battle. We are not here to fight, we are here to work, Dave replied. I know that, but they keep picking a fight. Dave gently tapped Secretary Mark on the shoulder and ask you trust me right? Of course, I do Mark replied. Dave slightly nods and turns towards the direction of the boardroom. You've got this!!! Mark continues to cheer him as he walks in.

Okay. Go ahead. Old Henry said . The decision of who presides over the King's hotel would be made today after the presentation. Dave had confidence in what he had prepared but he did not trust the cunning old fox, not especially after this morning. Present it to him Mrs. King ordered one of her executives. Yes, ma'am he hurriedly presents the compiled presentation to old Henry. "survival implementation policy" Old Henry read out, wow!!! Nice, it seems you came prepared. The key point is simple. Mrs king replied it is about the overall reduction of our fixed and variable expenses. The first expense to consider is payroll. We should hire fewer full-time employees and create more contract positions. Will we have enough employees for peak seasons and banquets? Old Henry asked. We can employ trainees or part-time employees. Mrs. King replied. Will that not affect the quality of our services? No. They will be trained before banquets, and they'll only have to serve meals; it won't be a problem. Additionally, if we implement a smart check-in and check-out system, we will be able to gradually reduce manpower. Marcus replied. "Discontinuing the shuttle bus, slimming down the employee cafeteria menu, and eliminating water and snacks in the staff lounge. You tackled everything old Henry commented. It's survival management, she replied. What's the expected effect? It's expected to save about a billion dollars a month and over ten billion dollars a year. Ten billion dollars? Hahahahaha Old Henry chuckled and turned to Dave, do you know how many standard rooms we need to sell to make ten billion dollars? In terms of standard rooms, about 34,000 Dave replied. How precise, do you still think cutting costs is ineffective? Old Henry asked. Yes. Mr. Dave here sounds so confident. Whatever you say from this point on needs to be worth more than ten billion dollars. Mrs. King smiled and leaned back on her seat, let's see how you beat this high, and mighty Dave. I can't wait to take this seat and rub it in your face she thought.

A hotel should not just focus on selling rooms. It should provide a memorable experience. In order for the employees to serve from the heart, the company must support…. Enough with theories old Henry interrupted. Talk about the money, okay? The money. Dave looked him in the eyes, this Old man is trying to get to me, he quickly conceals his rising anger with a smile. Then should I start with a hundred billion dollars? What?.... Members of the board were in shock and murmuring amongst themselves. Dave quietly stood up from his sit and walked to the front to face them properly. Before I started to work in the King's Empire seven years ago, I offered management consulting to 170 local hotels around the world, I signed a management agreement with them. As you may know, a management agreement grants us a portion of the hotels' profits in return for our name and services. The expected annual return is more than thirty six billion dollars. This caused another stir in the boardroom, when did you get all these done one of the executives inquired. A six star hotel under construction in Dubai has offered to make King Hotel a hotel chain. Dave continued ignoring the questions. We've already signed a chain contract with Star hotel in Italy, a newcomer to the industry. King Hotel will no longer remain a domestic brand. You will be able to see King Hotels all over the world.

In my opinion, this project will bring in more than a hundred billion dollars. What do you think Mrs King? Old Henry turned to His daughter in law, Cost reduction is something that any company must achieve, no matter how much the sales increases. Yes, I agree with you on that. Old Henry said, but the thing is… whenever I traveled overseas, I always thought the same thing. Why does this country not have a King Hotel? Why can't we become a worldwide hotel chain? It's not like we don't have enough resources. Right. Mr Dave, what is the reason? I think it's because King hotel doesn't have an established brand image. It's just one of the numerous luxurious hotels out there. However, an image is not made easily. It needs to be built up over time. Fortunately our hotel has a 50-year history. With our 50th anniversary celebration it can be said that the King Hotel has gained its own image. Old Henry nodded and smiled, seeming impressed. He looked at Dave and said, Mr. King starting next month, you're president of the hotel…