Chapter 579 - Great Ocean Resort (8) (1/2)
JoAnna met with each of five upper managers in her office, and she concluded that so far, they seem committed to work. But she will still observe them before giving them her trust.
Unfortunately, Mr. Jackson who JoAnna fired earlier that day was in charge of finances, and this is something that can't be neglected. Jeff told JoAnna that one person with experience in managing finances for resorts will arrive next day to help her out. JoAnna hopes that one of three people who work on finances at the resort and were reporting to Mr. Jackson will be capable and willing to step up and take over his position, but since Jeff said that one person will come with experience with managing finances, she can focus on other things.
Mr. Flan was in charge of relationships with customers. That position can stay vacated for some time without causing much impact. JoAnna was not sure if they even need an upper manager for customer relationships. If they train all staff to be courteous with customers, why would they need managers for this?
JoAnna and Bridgette had late lunch with five remaining managers in a restaurant on the third floor of the resort.
By now, most of the resort employees knew that there is a new owner, and that is a young lady who came that morning surrounded with bodyguards. They were telling stories about JoAnna's epic entrance, and every time the story was getting wilder because everyone added something to spice it up.
”I hope to have your full cooperation. I need to admit that I am new at this, and I will rely on your guidance in keeping this resort successful as well as improving it.” JoAnna was not so icy and distant with them anymore.
”Miss Hill, if I may ask… why did you get this resort?”, Mr. Harvey asked. His logic is that if she does not have experience, she should have started with something smaller. Right? Why this big resort as her first one?
”I didn't get it.” JoAnna honestly responded. ”We came here yesterday to see if this resort will be a good location for my upcoming wedding, and I liked it. My fiancé got it for me.”
JoAnna missed their baffled expressions while admiring the chocolate cake she got for dessert. 'The food in this place is amazing! '
JoAnna took a mental note to get Jeff here to share a meal or two. Also, if they could get this restaurant to prepare food for the wedding, that would be convenient.
”Your fiancé?”, Miss Das, who is in charge of managing property grounds, could not hide her curiosity. If he can just buy this resort in a day because his fiancée liked it, he can't be a simple person. Miss Das thought that he might be some celebrity.
”Yes. My fiancé is Jeffrey White, and we will have our wedding here on September 15.” JoAnna was still focused on her dessert.
Five people froze while staring at her. They all know who Jeff is.
”Jeffrey White? As in CEO of White corp.?”, one manager asked weakly. He needed to confirm.
”Yes.” JoAnna flashed a smile while looking at five people in front of her. She can't deny that she is very pleased with reaction that Jeff's name invokes. 'Ah, my future husband is the best! '
Five people glanced at each other. They understood that this Miss Hill is future Mrs. White and that they need to show respect, or they might end up dealing with that scary CEO. JoAnna looks less scary than during their first meeting, but they are still reserved and cautious around her.
”By the way, Mr. Harvey…” JoAnna frowned for a second. ”We will need to talk about training all staff to treat customers with respect. Our experience from yesterday was not a pleasant one.”
”Yes. Miss Hill.”, he responded promptly. Then realization hit him that those eight people who are cleaning stables must have something to do with it. He was feeling sorry for those eight people, but not too much. Everyone knew what they are doing but because previous owner encouraged it, they all turned their heads and pretended not to see what is going on. After all, they wanted to keep their jobs.