Chloe remained nonchalant, not responding to her.
“Rhoda, how do you feel about being criticized in different aspects every day?”
Rhoda's face stiffened, “Ms. Summers, I actually clocked in early at the office, strictly speaking, I wasn't late. I just spent some time doing my makeup. You always emphasize the importance of the receptionist's image, right? I'm just trying to maintain our hotel's image…”
“Why can't you finish all your preparations before work, like everyone else?”
Rhoda was obviously dissatisfied, “It's not busy in the morning, and Dorthy and the others are here too, right?”
Chloe clearly ran out of patience, “Come to my office.”
Rhoda rolled her eyes, “No need, Ms. Summers, just say what you want to say here. I know it's my fault for being late, if you want to reprimand me, I'll listen here.”
Chloe squinted at her, then nodded. “Okay, I've said that I'm generous with giving people opportunities. But please do not overuse others' patience and tolerance for you! The fact that you are standing here means you've undergone training and passed the assessment! But why do I see someone who doesn't even understand the basic rules of work? If you think your current job isn't worth taking seriously, you might as well quit.”
Upon hearing this, Rhoda's eyebrows furrowed. “Are you firing me?!”
“I suggest you resign.”
“On what grounds…” Rhoda's voice suddenly became sharp, attracting the attention of people in the lobby.
“Because I have the right to fire you! Offering you a chance to resign is already a way out for you. Since you don't appreciate it, I don't mind firing you! Take off your work badge and leave now!”
Rhoda was so angry that her face turned red, “It's strange, I never had any issues when I was working before, why have there been so many problems since you took over? You're picking on me every day! What exactly did I do to upset you, to make you target me like this?”
Chloe looked at Rhoda's disdain and chuckled. “Am I targeting you?”
Rhoda smiled sarcastically, “You are, and I know why. Firing me just shows your ability, position, and power above me, right?”
Chloe gave a slight smile, “What you think is your business. Please leave now.”
Rhoda's sarcastic smile disappeared, her face became serious. “You're bullying me because you're in power!”
“Maybe it's because I have the capital to do so, and you can only be bullied.”
“You…”
Rhoda was about to explode with anger at Chloe. This woman, her mouth was really sharp. She wouldn't take this lying down, and she was ready to fire back when she saw Fritz running in from outside.
He saw Chloe, paused for a moment, “Chloe…”
His face turned red, not knowing how to address Chloe. Call her Mrs. Harper? They were classmates after all, this seemed a bit distant, and he felt Chloe wouldn't like it. He wanted to call her by her name, but considering her status…
“Just call me by my name.” Chloe saw his dilemma, smiled and answered for him.
Fritz sighed with relief, “Good morning.”
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