Chapter 22
Jenisa woke up late this morning. She had stayed up too late because her dance club friend, Emily’s birthday party had gone on until after midnight. and even though she wasn’t drunk, she was still tired and hungover when she got home.
Jenna, you haven’t eaten your breakfast” Lilian said, watching her daughter grab her car keys from the wall and hurriedly put on her scarf.
“I didn’t have time,” Jenna said in an annoyed tone. “That jerk Skylar has someone spying on me at the hotel and reporting to o her how many times a
werk I’m late or absent!”
“Oh my gosh!” Lilian said in shock. “I didn’t know she could be so annoying! She’s been giving your dad a hard time these past few days, too”
“I want to kill her,” Jenna muttered. She waved goodbye and ran to the garage, leaving Lilian to grumble at Skylar
When she arrived at the hotel, the smell of hot coffee in the staff pantry seemed to be too much to calm Jenna’s bad mood
Jenna stepped into her room with heavy steps and a wrinkled face like a cloud holding back lightning
se not to pass her path.
The sound of her heels echoed along the corridor, making several staff hurriedly find an excuse not to
They all knew Jenna’s bad nature who liked to vent her emotions on everything she met even if the person was innocent or didn’t know anything at
Jenna often used harsh and heartless words when she was upset or angry, to reprimand her staff, so that many of them finally couldn’t stand it and chose to quit their jobs. That was why the mobility of employees in and out of the hotel she managed was quite high.
“Why isn’t this week’s report on my desk yet??” she snapped at one of the finance staff who accidentally passed in front of her room
“S–sorry Ms. Carter. I just
“Don’t use stale excuses! I asked for it last w
it last weekend! Or do you need me to call that d
Skylar to intervene herself”
That name—Skylar, came out of Jenna’s mouth like poison that she couldn’t stop. Every time she said it, her chest felt tight, a mixture of defeat, shame, and anger.
In the past, the woman was just a quiet woman who was easily bullied. Jenna could say whatever she wanted, embarrass Skylar in front of their friends, or anyone, even strangers, without fear of retaliation
But now!
The world seemed to have turned upside down. Skylar was the one with the power. Skylar could sign her termination letter at any time if Jenna did not comply with the work standards set
And that made Jenna frustrated.
She was Jenna Ann Carter, the owner of the luxurious five–star hotel. The Carter Summer, part of the prestigious Carter billionaire family and everyone adored her, loved her for it
by the owner of the entire Carter family’s giant real estate business, where she had to hide herself to cover up her
If as a hotel owner she was fired by
shame and humiliation.
Everyone would know that she was not the real heiress as she had always said, that she was just a granddaughter that her annoying grandfather had ignored.
Even though she didn’t like working, being unemployed wasn’t a good idea either
How would she pay for all the expensive jewelry she bought every month, or the limited edition fashion items she always ordered at her favorite famous boutique, if she didn’t work and earn money from the hotel!
At least this hotel could fulfill all her wishes list. Big income, freedom to work without pressure, high career, and prestige that makes people admire
Her parents were rich, she also had a large savings for herself, but that would not be enough to fulfill all her desires. Even after marrying David Later, Jennu also wanted to keep working
Not only because of the money she earned, but because of the prestige she could show off. ail important to Jenna.
She
e was a successful and classy career woman. That was
That day, anyone who happened to deal with Jenna was sure to get sprayed. Even her own secretary, Maya Efron, who was usually the only one who could calm Jenna down, got sprayed today.
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“Ms. Carter,” Maya said carefully as she brought a brown folder to the uble. “These are the financial administration records for the past few months. I think you need to check them before the audit team comes. There are several transactions that should have generated money, but were recorded as entertainment, especially those related to Mr. Lawrence and the amount is even bigger than last year,”
Jenna raised her head with a sharp gare. “What do you mean?”
“There are many client entertainment transactions that are actually categorized as business, but because they involve Mr. Lawrence, they are always claimed as free or personal. The amount is quite large, ma’am. If the audit team sees this, we could be suspected of covering up the financial report The reports from previous years were also like that.”
Jenna frowned. This could be fuel for Skylar to fire her. She immediately reached for her phone and dialed a contact named David
“Go out and escort Mr. Lawrence here, when he arrives and don’t disturb our conversation for at least two hours after he arrives, Jenna said while waiting for David to answer her call.
An hour later, the door to her office opened. David entered casually, wearing a white shirt rolled up to the elbow, his face as usual calm and handsome, and that was what made Jenna even more furious Why could he still look relased, when she was on the brink?
“What’s wrong with you calling me suddenly“” David asked, sitting down without being invited. “Did you miss me, babe?
“Don’t joke around, David. We have a problem” Jenna said coldly. The transactions you made at this hotel yesterday.. all of them can no longer be considered free. Many of them should have generated income, but because you called them personal matters, they were not recorded as income. This will get me slaughtered by the audit team who could come at any time.”
David raised an eyebrow. “Since when did you calculate like this?”
“It’s not about the calculation, but it’s all because Skylar started to show her fangs and bite here and there. Your ex–wife is really drunk on power and I think she might be trying to get revenge on me,” Jenna said in a high voice.
David sighed, then leaned back in his chair. “So now you want me to pay for all the transactions?”
“Yes. At least some of it. To make it look normal. I’m being watched, David. Skylar will step in directly and she said that if I can’t run this hotel well, she will close it or merge it with another hotel and appoint someone else as the new leader. 1 WILL BE FIRED“”
David was stunned. “She said that! But, isn’t this hotel already yours? Isn’t it in the will-
“I thought so too, Jenna interrupted impatiently. “Turns out that damn old man is very stingy. He made a lot of annoying conditions that I have to fulfill if I want to own this hotel completely. That means this hotel will be under my name, I can change the name as I wish, manage it however I want, and The Canter Mainland will not interfere in internal and external affairs, but will still put in a fixed 20 percent share as support”
David’s eyes widened. “That’s all your grandfather’s will says? Does it also apply to all other companies under The Carter Mainland or just to your
Jenna slumped back against the chair dejectedly. “Everyone is like that, even my parents. And unfortunately, there are already two relatives who were originally trusted to lead a resort in Honolulu and a luxury apartment complex in Kentucky, who have managed to pass all the conditions given by the old man and are now enjoying a peaceful retirement, because the 20 percent support from The Carter means that the company you lead will not go bankrupt för life as long as you still manage it well”
David was silent for a moment before answering. Then let me talk to Skylar directly. I explain that it is indeed a personal transaction and-”
Jenna cut in sharply. “I know you’re just looking for an excuse to see her
David stared at Jenna, his expression turning serious. “What do you mean!”
“I mean you have new feelings for her, right, seeing who and how she is now?” Jenna’s voice was now soft, but her tone was bitter. “You’re looking for an excuse to see her. Do you think I’m stupid”
“Jenna, this isn’t about my feelings. This is about saving your hotel,” David said softly. He himself didn’t deny what Jenna said in his heart because
some of it was true.
Skylar’s attitude when they met and talked at the coffee shop a few days ago made him even more curious, especially about Skylar’s children. He had to meet Skylar again and force her to tell the truth.
Jenna stood up from her chair, her eyes red from suppressed emotions. “You’re lying! You’re just looking for an excuse to go back to Skylar and cancel our wedding plans! I know! I know you’re also curious about the children and that’s your excuse to meet her again, right”
“Don’t be paranoid. I’m just trying to help,” David argued, gradually getting annoyed with Jenna’s possessive attitude. “Why are you rambling, bringing up our wedding plans! You asked me to come to talk about this yoursel
“If you really want to help, prove it! Just pay for all the transactions and I will arrange the hotel’s financial report so that the value matches when it is audised! Never see Skylar again!” Jenna slammed her hand on the table.
“You are my fiancée, David. We have been through so much together and I will do anything to keep you mine! I don’t want to lose you again like I
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did when you and Skylar got married because of a stupid match made by your grandmother and that damn grandfather!”
David stood up slowly. His face was hard to read. “Okay,” he said finally “I will think about it. I will talk to my finance division at the office. Some of the transactions are my personal business with the clients, but the finances at the office should be able to cover it. But don’t forbid me to talk to anyone, including Skylar. After all, my company and The Carter are related to a partnership and don’t think you are the only one who is nervous, because Skylar has also threatened to re–examine the articles of our partnership. I still have to be in touch with her regarding business”
Jenna just stared at him suspiciously as David left the room. As the door closed, she sat down and covered her face with her hands.
It was like karma was trying to catch up with her. It was ridiculous and most painfully, it might start to lead to the one thing she couldn’t tolerate, losing David.
She wasn’t going to let that happen.
