Bettyâs words attracted some curious passersby, most in awe at how much Betty was insinuating in those few words.
Firstly, she asserted that KS World Hotel was responsible for this mistake, thus making Ada the victim.
Secondly, she claimed that Alyssa had yet to resolve the aftermath of said mistake and was using MINTâs charity auction to tide things over.
Thirdly, she accused Alyssa of being an irresponsible general manager unsuitable for her role. She claimed that Alyssa couldnât meet customersâ needs and couldnât maintain confidentiality.
That meant Adaâs choice to go with Berenike Hotel was affirming that they were far better than KS World in all these aspects.
The reporters erupted into yet another flurry of questions like fish that had been tossed bait.
Alyssa had anticipated that Betty would do this already, attacking her and the hotelâs reputation on such an important evening.
She looked at Sophia and Bettyâs extravagant makeup, feeling that the two of them resembled clowns at this moment.
Just then, Ada Kingsley walked into the venue with Yves Vanderbilt from MINT, dazzling all who had eyes on them.
Yves glanced at Alyssa from behind her shades before nudging Ada with her elbow. âI think you should reconsider working with Alyssa Taylor.â
âWhy?â Ada asked.
âBecause her brother is an intelligent, powerful, and devastatingly handsome man. Iâm not bluffing at all. Jonah Taylor is the hottest man I have ever met in my life.â Yvesâ eyes glowed when she said that.
Then, she added, âHeâs the love of my life.â
âI donât see how thatâs related to why I should work together with Alyssa Taylor again.â
Yves scowled, then prodded her friend again, this time gently saying, âCome on, canât you give my âsister-in -lawâ a chance, for my sake?â
Ada was left speechless. She wondered if this was considered moral blackmailing.
Meanwhile, Jasper was on the second-floor landing, quietly watching the event unfold as he leaned His gaze finally fell back on Alyssa. He watched her calmly answer all the reportersâ questions. A smile graced his face. He knew she wouldnât give up so easily.
Alyssa was the sort of individual whose resolve to fight grew stronger with each challenge she encountered.
âMr. Jasper, those mutts who call themselves reporters are bound to tarnish Madamâs reputation if we donât do something!â Xavier exclaimed, glancing worriedly downstairs. âCan we, please?â
âNo.â Jasper shook his head. âI canât come to her defense even if her reputation is actually in danger. I am a Beckett.
âStanding out now will only complicate things further. Iâm sure she already has plans on what to do next.â
Xavier nodded solemnly, choosing to trust in Alyssa. It was best not to get in her way.
More importantly, he didnât want Jasper to worsen his standing with her, which was likely to occur if he intervened at this moment.
âXavier, I need you to get two things done right away,â Jasper suddenly said, his tone dead serious.
âYes, sir!â