When Alyssa heard from Vincent that Ada had left the show, she ran to the underground parking with Sean in search of Ada. At that moment, Ada had entered her private van with a foul expression.
As the door rolled to a close, a pair of pale hands gripped it and slid it oper âMadam Ada, we know youâre furious at the trending topics. I feel the same because the photos have been leaked! KS World Hotel has no idea about the leak!â Alyssa spoke through heavy breaths after running all the way. She was sweaty, Ada gave her an amused look. She was a professional at keeping I composure after 30 years of acting.
Instead of launching a tirade, she remarked, âMs. Alyssa, I trust that you are unaware of the leak because weâve signed an agreement to keep it a secret and also because of your principles.
Otherwise, you wouldnât have won Mr. Carterâs approval.â
Seanâs eyes lit up upon hearing that. He misread Adaâs tone, thinking there was a chance of turning things around.
However, he was immediately disappointed when Ada added, âBut you have to admit that KS World security measures are lacking. As the general manager, you bear a degree of responsibility for this.
âThis time, photos of the wedding site were leaked. But what if it was a leak of the clientâs private data next ti The photo leaks happened all because of KS Worldâs mismanagement. Donât you think so, Ms.
Alyssa?â
Sean thought that she had changed her attitude quite quickly. His face was flushed with anger as he fought the urge to clear Alyssaâs name.
He could withstand any insults or punches thrown at him but could not stand seeing Alyssa questioned and gossiped about. He would not want Alyssa to be unfairly treated.
Alyssa stopped Sean and admitted to her mistake after taking a breath.
âIâm terribly sorry, Madam Ada. As you said, some mismanagement here has opened up a loophole for people to sneak in and leak the decor of the wedding site. As the general manager, I cannot shift the blame.â
âMs. Alyssaâ¦â Sean teared up and clenched his fists in rage.
âYouâve displayed more integrity than most managers by admitting your mistakes. Nevertheless, a breach of our agreement remains just that, regardless of the underlying reasons. I have to stick to the terms of our agreement and terminate our partnership with KS World Hotel. After all, what is the purpose of an With a smile, Ada gave a look at her manager, who shut the door.
âMadam Ada, please wait!â Alyssa retrieved a box from Sean and presented it to Ada with poise. âI understand your decision to end your partnership with us. Still, you are a valuable friend. I have made the desserts you requested for. I came here today just to deliver them to you. Please have them.â
Ada cast a glance at the box and, instead of immediately accepting it, she commented, âI appreciate the gesture. Iâll only accept your gift when we have the opportunity to work together in the future.â
Alyssa clenched her teeth as Adaâs van departed.
âSheâs humiliating you by rejecting your gift! Thatâs too much!â Sean was outraged but helpless.
Anyway, they were wrong in the first place.
âI understood her behavior. Itâs not really a humiliation because she has no reason to accept our gifts after the failed partnership.
âBesides, she must be stressed out by the thought of changing hotels when her wedding is around the corner,â Alyssa empathized with Ada and took a deep breath to calm herself.
She added, âEven if Ada has halted the partnership, I will not let this pass. Our priority is to find out the person who messes with us and the rat within.â
âThe rat?â Seanâs eyes bulged in shock. He whispered, âAre you suspecting internal sabotage? Isnât it all Betty Beckettâs doing?â
âEven if Betty Beckett were behind this, she wouldnât have succeeded without help from someone within To resolve this issue, we need to address our internal matters.â