Sharon's confidence caught Mia off guard. She had claimed to talk to the owner and let Shelly cut in line for her banquet.
But 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 some respect 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.
Crossing 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."
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