My First Love [COMPLETED]

Chapter 55

I sat adjacently to the right of Caroline and Luiz to the left of her. Which meant we both were facing each other.

He kept staring at me which was so distracting.

I lent my ears to the briefing and avoided seeing him as much as possible.

After briefing a few presentations from the German representatives were made. It was my turn to present my ideas.

I stood in front of all the members.

I inhaled sharply.

I don't know why but I looked at Luiz.

He looked amused. He smiled at me and showed his thumb.

Aww he was wishing me all the best!

I couldn't help but smile back.

My mom was a creative woman and she became my inspiration after I got to know about her. My dad is a smart man but he never used his talent to the fullest potential which makes him so unhappy. I don't want to be like him.

I started my presentation and everything went well with the initial few slides.

Then came the slide of my suggestion.

"So keeping these things in mind, I feel that we should change few of the staff members. Most importantly the chefs.", I said.

Everyone's eyes grew bigger.

They started murmuring among themselves.

I looked at Luiz. He lost the smile he had. It was replaced with sad expression.

He looked at Caroline who was equally sad about my decision.

"Well I think this would lead to a lot of manpower cost mam.", Maryam butted in.

You just shut up. Don't throw your smartness!

"But the benefit realized would be great.", I answered her to which she looked at Luiz but he didn't look at her.

Is he really over her?

I quickly brushed away the thoughts.

"This is what happens when you allow brainless beauties to handle such huge responsibilities.", Mr. Brown said.

Luiz gave him a death glare and Mr. Brown turned red.

"Mind your words Mr. Brown or else you will bear the consequences.", Luiz said.

"Luiz, please control yourself.", Maryam said in an extra sweet tone.

"Why should I?", he said and continued saying, "This is an official meeting. There is no need of passing personal comments about a person. She has worked very hard for this project. She rose to this level of understanding of this project within such a short span of time. You have no right to say anything to her."

I was so damn happy! He was supporting me.

"I am sorry Mr. Cardoso. But this decision is not acceptable. It would lead to a chaotic situation. We cannot change everything at once. It would also incur more cost for hiring and training new staff and chefs.", he said.

"It will not lead to a chaotic situation Mr. Brown. You can handle the situation very well.", I said.

"What do you mean?", he drew both his eyebrows closer.

"You changed the chefs before five years because you wanted to give opportunities to your near and dear.", I said.

He was shocked was an understatement!

"All the chefs, position holders are some or the other way related to you. You are the one who recommended them. Isn't it?", I asked.

His face lost expression.

Everyone in the hall were surprised.

"Yes.", he said after a long time.

"That's is the reason why the quality came down and the service turned out to be bad. Did you ever go through the feedback of customers? They were not happy with the staff and services. The staff members know very well that you won't chuck them out even if they are not contributing to their best. Even the present staff seems to be very rude because of lack of proper salary. I do not say that every staff member has to be changed. But yeah, the positions should be given to the people who are actually worth it.", I said.

"Do you mean to say that I didn't hire a good staff?", Mr. Brown asked raising one of his eyebrows.

"The results speak so Mr. Brown, not me.", I said.

"We need to discuss this some other time Lara.", Caroline said.

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