Woman Commander
1186 Words
Shirley looked calm, but her tone was extremely serious and cold, “Our hotel has been around for more than a a century. It’s the details that often get overlooked. If the star rating committee does an inspection, these two problems will be enough to strip us of our star!”
She shot a look at Steven, who understood what she wanted and instructed in a deep voice, “Open the door to this guest room.”
The head of the housekeeping department came to open the door apprehensively. In previous inspections, they would just show the boss two sample rooms.
However, this new boss was unpredictable and did not follow conventional methods and just choose random room.
Shirley walked into the guest room. She inspected the bathroom before walking into the bedroom and sitting on the bed.
Her delicate face instantly turned gloomy as if she remembered something.
However, she did not say anything and ended the inspection. Then retreated to her office she her eldest cousin.
“What do you think after one round of inspection?” Gaston asked with a smile.
“Arrrgh, it’s an absolute mess! Uncle should have sent me to Zombies land instead of this hotel”
Shirley sat listlessly on the sofa and leaned on the armrest. She sighed and continued, “Why did Uncle test me with this mess? This hotel is dreadful! I can’t believe it’s under BIMS Group!”
“Shirley, Grandpa founded this hotel. BIMS Group relied on this hotel in the early years to expand to our current scale. This hotel is not a mess, but a sentimental place for three generations of our family. But because BIMS Group is too big and the hotel industry has been in recession for the past two years, we have neglected the hotel’s management.”
Gaston blamed himself and sighed helplessly. “Sorry, Shirley. You’ll have to work harder to get it back into shape.”
Suddenly, Shirley noticed the black piano in the corner and gasped.
“I got someone to place this piano here. I heard you would play the piano or go for a few laps at the racecourse when you were in a bad mood back then.”
Gaston blinked. “I think you’ll be very busy in the next two months, so horseback riding isn’t a realistic option. If you’re tired, you can play a few songs on the piano. I remember that you play the piano very well.”
She raised her eyebrows. "How did you know?"
Gaston smiled. "I once attended a volunteer charity event at your orphanage you played piano then"
“Thanks, Bro. But I haven’t played the piano in a long time. My hands can't even be steady again”
Shirley’s throat tightened. The scar deep in her heart that had finally healed split open again, burning
“How come?” Gaston was surprised.
“When I was still at Jesses, He wanted an home made food, so I hurt my hand while cutting vegetables. I got wounded with the knife. I tore a ligament in my hand, so it’s not as sensitive anymore. I could no longer manage an octave, so I just stopped playing the piano.”
Shirley tried her best to explain calmly.
Gaston’s heart ached. He quickly held her hand.
“Did you get hurt because of Jesse?”
“Sort of.”
When Shirley heard Jesse’s name, her heart still ached. However, she still flashed a bright smile. “I got hurt for the sake of the person I loved then, but I won't get hurt anymore, that was all in the past"
She would not cry or regret having fallen in love with the wrong person and wasted 6 good years of her life with him .
Steven, her new secretary who was also Gaston's secretary knocked on the door and hurriedly walked in.
“Ms. Shirley, I’ve checked the suppliers of our hotel’s bedding and furniture as per your request. Flames Furniture is the company that was in charge of it and Mr. Gordon is the person in contact with them.”
“Haha, so it’s Flames Furniture.”
Shirley crossed her slender legs and narrowed her eyes dangerously. “Tell the finance department to go through the hotel’s accounts in the past two years. Also, contact a new bedding supplier immediately and replace Flames Furniture.”
“Such a big move? Why did you suddenly want then to be changed?” Gaston raised his eyebrows.
“Flames Furniture was founded by Esther's family, I realized that in one of the papers I saw in our room after signing the papers"
“Oh, it’s a personal emotions, huh?” Gaston asked with a raised eyebrow.
“No! It’s because they sold us expensive and poor quality bedding. I just want justice!” Shirley snorted.
She got angry just thinking about that hard and shabby mattress. An uncomfortable stay would give guests a bad impression of the hotel. No wonder there were so many bad reviews online!
“By the way, there’s one more thing…”
Steven added, “Mr. Gaston asked me to pay attention to the Osborne's family’s movements. I just received news that Old Mrs Osborne had been admitted to the hospital"
“Mum is in the hospital?!” Shirley stood up anxiously.
At this moment, Gaston’s phone rang.
He looked at the screen and snickered.
“Shirley, it’s your ex-husband.”
Shirley was shocked to see the caller ID: JESSE OSBORNE!
“Should I answer?” Gaston asked with Serious expression.
“Yes please!”
Gaston put the call on the speaker.
“Mr. Clinton, Did you happen to have my wife with you?” Jesse asked in a hoarse but rude voice.
Shirley was infuriated because she was annoyed that Jesse called her his wife. But Gaston replied. “Mr. Osborne, did you happen to forget that she's your ex wife?"
Shirley was uncomfortable with Gaston's answer. She pulled his cloth, "Gaston please...."
“Shirley Lewiston! So you really are with him!” Jesse’s voice became deeper as soon as he heard her voice.
“Where else can I be? Should I stay in your house and wait for your lover to kick me out?” she replied with anger, slightly annoyed by his question.
From the other side of the phone, Jesse’s expression was gloomy. “Stop being so impatient. We haven’t finalized the divorce yet, so you are still my wife in name. You should at least care about Osborne Corporation’s image and your own reputation!”
“You served me the divorce papers without my conscience, and forced me to sign the divorce papers. Jesse, did you even care about my feelings too?”
Shirley sneered. “I always treat people as they treat me. Why should I care about your company’s image now? After all, I have given up my title as the CEO’s wife to your beloved Esther. Go to her if you’re so worried about the company’s reputation! or can't she give you and your mother a child too?”
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