One year, one love by Aurora Miller

Chapter 69

Vincent cleared his throat. “Doris, your actions have already caused a negative impact at the hotel. In order to protect Hampstone Hotel’s reputation, I’m officially notifying you that you’ve been terminated. Please go to the finance department to settle your salary.”

Doris sneered, a cold smile playing on her lips as she looked at Vincent. “Mr. West, Lily’s behavior is the real issue here. She’s the one who should be fired.”

Lily’s face changed. “Doris, stop making baseless accusations.”

“Mr. West, if Lily isn’t fired, then you have no reason to fire me.” Doris pressed, refusing to get into a back–and–forth with Lily and instead putting pressure on Vincent.

Her colleagues couldn’t stand it anymore and spoke up.

“Mr. West, you can’t just favor Lily.”

“Mr. West, you should treat everyone fairly. You can’t show favoritism.”

“Mr. West, if you don’t fire Lily, none of us will accept it.”

Lily hadn’t expected her popularity to be so low. No one stood up for her. She’d always been arrogant at the hotel, never friendly with her colleagues, and now it was coming back to bite her.

Vincent was at a loss. “Fine. I’ll fire both Lily and Doris. Is that acceptable?”

“Wait.” Lola, who had just arrived, stood firmly in Doris‘ defense. “Mr. West, Lily’s actions are her own fault, but I don’t agree with firing Doris. She hasn’t done anything wrong, and you can’t just fire her.”

“Lola, this is none of your business,” Vincent snapped, trying to push Lola aside. “Just focus on your work.”

Lola looked at Leia and understood most of the situation. “Mr. West, as a leader, you didn’t investigate the truth or protect your own team. You let others walk all over us and, to please Leia, you’re sacrificing an innocent person like Doris,

“All this will do is make loyal employees lose trust in you. Everyone will be on edge, wondering who will be the next to be thrown under the bus. If you fire Doris today, I’ll resign.”

Doris frowned and scolded Lola. “Ms. Bates, what nonsense are you talking about?”

“I’m not talking nonsense. What I’m doing is for you, for me, and for every other ordinary employee at the hotel. We shouldn’t be pawns sacrificed by management just to keep things quiet. I won’t accept it.” Lola’s argument was clear and justified.

being fired for no reason, I’d rather take control and leave with my head held

could relate to what Lola was saying. They, too, were afraid of the same fate, but none of them had the courage

than yours as the general manager,” Leia said,

make a scene?”

a scene. I’m speaking

decided to fire Doris. If you

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Lola and considered promoting her, her defiance had put him off.

somewhere else that will value me.” Lola removed her name tag from her uniform and placed it on the coffee

go.” Lola grabbed Doris and walked out

Bates…” The front desk staff hated

matter what happened, Lola always found a

and keep Ms. Bates and Doris. Otherwise, we’ll

you can get away with this? Are you trying to show off your so–called camaraderie? Lola resigned on her own; I didn’t fire her. What’s all this fuss

her inheritance for the rest of her life. What about you? You’re just

match her in either ability or family background. Instead of feeling sorry for someone else, how about feeling sorry for

employee handbook clearly states that personal behavior must not harm the hotel’s reputation. In serious cases, termination is necessary. Doris is

long as you don’t cross the line, no one will fire you. So, be more professional. I’m sure you’re not like

problem. Doris even provided

now facing resistance from everyone, panicked. “Mr. West, I didn’t

Mr. Watson is lying?”

defended herself. “That’s

all demand that Lily be fired.” The group

her head, then turned her gaze to Leia, who had

caught Lily’s silent plea. “Ms. Brown, don’t make things harder for Mr. West. Since you testified for me earlier, I can help you

a way out, but also reassured Lily

embarrassed herself at the hotel and had trouble getting along with her colleagues. Finding another job was