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.

of worrying about being fired for no reason, I’d rather take

of the same fate, but none of

than yours as the general manager,” Leia said, casually playing

make a scene?”

scene. I’m speaking the truth, Lola replied.

If you want to

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had put

that will value me.” Lola removed her name

let’s go.” Lola grabbed Doris and walked

desk staff hated to see

supported her team, especially when difficult customers came along. No matter what happened, Lola always found a way to make

Lily and keep Ms. Bates and

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

from a rich family; working here is just a hobby for her. She could quit and live off her inheritance for the rest of her

feeling sorry for someone else, how about feeling sorry for yourselves? If you think you can find a better place than Hampstone Hotel,

not harm the hotel’s reputation. In

the line, no one will fire you. So, be more professional. I’m sure

Lily?” someone asked. “She also has an attitude problem. Doris even provided evidence. Are you

I didn’t do

you saying Mr. Watson is lying?”

quickly defended herself. “That’s not what

that Lily be fired.” The group had completely turned against

to Leia, who had been silent the whole time, silently pleading with her to speak on

make things harder for Mr. West. Since you testified for me earlier, I can help you find a better job in return.”

a way out, but also reassured

getting along with her