Chapter 578 - Great Ocean Resort (7)

~ Los Angeles area, Great Ocean Resort ~

JoAnna made sure to arrive at Great Ocean Resort next day in style. Two cars in front, and two in the back accompanied black Maybach which JoAnna and Bridgette used to reach the resort that late morning.

JoAnna and Bridgette went early to a salon for hair and makeup appointments.

JoAnna wore a dark red Donna Karan side sheath dress which ended just above her knees and hugged her body perfectly.

Bridgette was in a black suit by Gucci with a mini skirt and peak lapel jacket. Lapels had tan details and jacket accentuated her waist.

Both of them had oversized Chanel sunglasses and high heeled Manolo Blahnik pumps witch they purchased during their recent trip to Paris.

The scene of JoAnna entering with Bridgette surrounded with bodyguards was very impressive.

Receptionists immediately saw that these are very rich and important people. Considering that all these people followed JoAnna, the resort staff and onlookers concluded that she is the main character in this scene which unfolded in front of them.

JoAnna stopped few steps from the reception, and Bridgette stepped forward. "We are here for 11 o'clock meeting with managers."

Receptionist didn't even ask for names. "Of course, please, this way…", she showed them the way toward the elevators, and led them to the conference room on the fifth floor.

JoAnna already checked floorplan of this main building. This building has a reception, a coffee shop on main floor, as well as a lounging area with a bar and few offices for meeting clients. Other four floors were for entertainment and relaxation with a casino, spa and restaurants. There are no guest rooms in this building.

Fifth floor has three conference rooms and offices for upper management.

Sixth floor is a five bedroom penthouse with a huge open terrace. That is reserved for the owner. JoAnna looks forward to seeing that penthouse, it must have amazing views. But business first.

They entered conference room with seven people already inside. They are people who manage property and employees. JoAnna walked to the head of the table and Bridgette stood next to her. They waited for bodyguards to arrange themselves around the room and the lady from reception to leave.

JoAnna removed her glasses and looked with an icy expression at people in front of her while Bridgette arranged on the table laptop and folders with documents.

JoAnna gave a small nod before speaking. "Good morning. By now you should be aware that Halley family does not own Golden Ocean Resort."

Seven people were stunned. They didn't know.

JoAnna glanced at Bridgette and she handed copies of documents to the people.

"My name is JoAnna Hill, and as you can see, I own 100% of Golden Ocean Resort." JoAnna gave them a minute to confirm that they understand that they are looking at their new Boss.

"Mister Flan, Mister Jackson…", she glanced at two older gentlemen. "You are fired."

Two men bolted on their feet and started shouting: "Who do you think you are? What does this mean? What gives you the right? ..." Both of them spoke at the same time and they were noisy.

JoAnna frowned and glanced at bodyguards.

Two bodyguards approached the table, one was next to Mr. Flan and other was next to Mr. Jackson. Bodyguards placed hands on men's shoulders forcing them to sit down. Mr. Flan and Mr. Jackson were scared silly from bodyguards and they stopped talking.

Bridgette gave one folder to Mister Flan and one to Mister Jackson, and their eyes darted from folders to JoAnna.

JoAnna gestured to the folders. "Here is the proof that you abused your positions at this resort for personal gain. You have half an hour to clear out your offices and to leave this property."

Two men flipped through documents in folders and didn't move from their seats.

"Why do you think that you can get away with this?", Mister Jackson said through his teeth.

JoAnna smirked. "I am the owner. So, I can choose my employees. And there is no room in my resort for people like you." She checked the time on her Patek Philippe wristwatch which Jeff gave her on the day they got officially engaged. "You have twenty six more minutes to leave property."

JoAnna glanced at bodyguards, and they escorted two men outside of conference room.

"Mister Harvey, you are in charge of employees correct?" JoAnna was looking at the man in his mid-forties.

Mr. Harvey nodded. He was not sure what to expect.

Bridgette placed in front of him list with names of eight people.

He looked at the list and then at JoAnna.

"I want these people to clean stables.", JoAnna instructed.

Mr. Harvey frowned for a moment. "They all work in main building on reception and interaction with customers…"

"Today they will clean stables. Now, please." JoAnna gestured toward the door and added: "When you are done giving them their assignments for the day, come to my office."

Mr. Harvey nodded and walked outside with the list in his hand.

JoAnna faced remaining four people. Two males and two females.

"I would like to meet with each of you in my office separately so that we can chat. My assistant will let you know at what time to come." JoAnna exited the conference room followed by bodyguards and went to her office.

She removed name 'Dorian Halley' from the door, and then entered a spacious corner office with a great view of the ocean, beach and the resort grounds. Below, JoAnna could see the terrace of the coffee shop. While she enjoyed the view, bodyguards inspected the office, ensuring that it's safe and then went out and waited by the door.

JoAnna revised the plan in her head: first she fired two corrupt people from upper management. Then she sent eight people who mistreated customers (and Bridgette and her) to clean stables. Now she will meet with remaining five upper managers to talk with them and see if they will be good in working under her or she needs to replace them as well. She hopes that they are willing to focus on the resort and not to care that their boss changed. Their job will not change, and neither will their salaries. If they are devoted to work and not scheming, she does not mind keeping them. There are still lower level managers and few employees which need sorting out, but that can happen later.

None of this would be possible if not for Sarah's quick reports on employees of the resort. She was able to pull out information on performance and misdeeds of all employees and to have neat reports ready by the morning.

'Ah, I will need to thank my baby sister! She is so capable!' 

When she is done with these chit-chats, JoAnna will go and meet with those people who will work in stables. She looks forward meeting with that receptionist, Mr. Luck and Janet. But she will give them few hours to work out a sweat first.

JoAnna checked message she got from Jeff and smiled. He was telling her that she is amazing. Her future husband was watching her online from his office, courtesy of Sarah hacking into security cameras of the resort. Jeff wanted to accompany her, but she told him not to worry because she can handle it. They compromised on extra bodyguards.