Sharon's confidence caught Mia off guard. She had claimed to talk to the owner and let Shelly cut in line for her banquet.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtBut that was impossible. As the owner, Mia would never give in to such demands. Let alone when it was Shelly who was making it. Even if she wanted to accommodate someone, she wouldn't disrupt the reservation order for her personal connections. It didn't align with her business principles.
Generally, her friends also wouldn't demand such a favor from her. There were also other places to host a banquet other than Aide Castle Hotel.
Shelly snorted, "Mia, you're so arrogant. You think it's impossible because you say so? Do you really think you're the owner?" "Aide Castle Hotel would have to show us srespect if they want to thrive in Bern City. Mia, your worries are unnecessary," Sharon calmly interjected.
"Exactly. She must've been jealous, Aunt Sharon. She's only saying that on purpose because she knows her family would lose to us Barretts this time." Feeling indignant, Jasmine retorted, "Aide Castle Hotel never allows anyone to disrupt their reservation order. Stop embarrassing yourself if you're just an outsider who's completely oblivious to the rules." "The rules are just for show. In fact, there are plenty of backdoor deals we can work on. Just because the Lanes are incapable of that doesn't mean we can't," Shelly retorted smugly.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmCrossing her arms, Mia fixed her gaze on Shelly and Sharon. "You Barrets are really something, huh? The investment banquet isn't over yet, but you're already so sure that Aide Castle Hotel's going to work with you." Sharon replied confidently, "It's only wise to work with us. Unless Aide Castle Hotel doesn't want to thrive in Bern City." Shelly nodded in agreement. "That's right. Con, it's Bern City, not Nord City. The owner should know who he should work with unless he's a fool." Mia raised her brows. "Then I'll say it to your face now. Stop daydreaming. Who Aide Castle Hotel is going to work with has yet to be decided, and the Barrett family isn't the most likely candidate either." "Mia, stop spitting nonsense. Aide Castle Hotel will work with the Barretts, and you don't stand a chance. I know you're just jealous of us. But your jealousy won't change anything," Shelly said haughtily.
"I'm serious. Aide Castle Hotel isn't going to work with you guys." Sharon sneered, "Well, well, look how serious you are. Who do you think you are? Do you really think you can decide who Aide Castle Hotel partners with?" Shelly chimed in, "Yeah. I heard the owner of Aide Castle Hotel is very talented despite his young age. He usually keeps a low profile as well. He's the epitof sophistication, unlike you Lanes who are always so tious." Mia was bewildered. It was ironic how Shelly was unintentionally praising her.
She glanced up at them and said firmly, "Although I appreciate your praise for the owner of Aide Castle Hotel, I must inform you that the reservation order at the resort will not be changed for anyone. The rule remains no matter who Aide Castle Hôtel partners with." "You're just so stubborn, Mia. We've already got in contact with the manager at Aide Castle Hotel, and they're very willing to work with us. Don't be petty just because you failed," Shely quipped.