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After everyone else had left, one of the old–timers quietly closed the conference room door.

Then he said, “Jared, we all know about the divorce. Even though Victoria’s just started getting involved in the company, now that you two are splitting up, she really shouldn’t be handling any company business anymore,

right? It’s just not good for either of you.”

Another chimed in, “Yeah, that’s right. Victoria, it’s not that we doubt your abilities, but divorce is a big deal. If you

keep working here, people will gossip, and it won’t look good for you.”

Someone else said, “Victoria, maybe you should just resign for now. Once the divorce is settled and everything’s divided up, you can always reapply for your job, and no one will have anything to say about it.”

These old guys were clearly all on the same page, acting all polite, pretending they had my best interests at heart.

I glanced at Jared, hoping he’d finally speak up and show where he stood.

But he just stared back at me, saying nothing, clearly waiting to see how I’d respond.

I said, “I’m just a manager here–the board holds all the real power. If Mr. Holcomb thinks I’m not fit to stay on, then give me a straightforward reason and I’ll step down right now.

“But let’s be honest. Three months ago, these two hotels were on your liquidation list. If I hadn’t stepped in and taken over the renovations, you would’ve sold them off for peanuts by now.

“I spent three months working around the clock, personally overseeing every detail of the redesign. Now the hotels are thriving, we’ve secured deals with several major organizations and corporations, and the profits for the next three years are set to soar.

toss them aside when you’re done. You guys really have that down to

watch your mouth. You’re just a junior

We’re all your seniors, and even Jared wouldn’t dare act this way

on Jared, who just sat there impassively, casting

good temper doesn’t mean I’m a pushover. When I signed my contract, Jared still owes

out.”

up, making it clear I was ready to

Hotel belongs to the Holcomb family. Victoria stays in charge. End of

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looked at each other,

said she wanted your aunt to

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heart skipped a beat. Sally’s younger sister had worked at a big–name hotel before–she had the chops

management

said firmly, “Victoria’s the right

Jared stood his ground against those old relics, I finally

and that meant real money in my pocket. My love life could go off the rails, but when it came to my future, my bank account, and my

as Jared didn’t kick me out, I was clinging

warning looks

left, I was about to head out myself when Jared moved quickly to block my

hand before