Chapter 39
After hanging up, Bethany headed straight to the office of Easton Clay, the director of operations,
Easton greeted her with a smile. “Ms. Porter, you’re finally here. Mr. Holland specifically asked for you”
Bethany nodded at the unfamiliar middle–aged man.
The man immediately stood and extended a hand in greeting, “111, Ms. Porter, I’m George Holland, head of administration a Brennan Group. I came here on recommendation to discuss a potential partnership with your company.”
On recommendation?
The source of that recommendation was obvious, but since George didn’t spell it out, Bethany didn’t press him. She simply said, “Pleasure to meet you, Mr. Holland.”
George smiled. “Our subsidiaries and branches have always worked closely with Harborview Hotel. Whether for headquarters training or important meetings, Harborview has been our go–to choice.
“This year, we’re looking to try a new hotel for a fresh partnership, Our employees have stayed at the same place for a long time, and they’re getting tired of it.”
The excuse sounded thin. Easton knew full well that if this deal went through, it would be thanks to Pethany’s connections, so he handed the lead on the partnership negotiations over to her,
Bethany had already familiarized herself with the company’s business structure and previous client agreements when she joined, including pricing terms.
She smiled warmly at George. “Thank you for considering Elysian Hotel, Mr. Holland. While we may not match seven–star luxury, our standards are firmly five–star.
“We have chain locations nationwide and can offer our best rates on a variety of room types to meet your needs. But of course, the longer the contract term, the better the price. How many years are you thinking of committing to?”
Easton glanced at Bethany with approval.
He had heard about the new nepotism hire in management. Although she was in charge of HR, she was savvy enough to know that extending the contract would be beneficial.
A major client like Brennan Group alone was worth as much as six or seven mid–level clients. They absolutely had to hold on tight to them.
“How about five years?” George offered casually, “We can negotiate the price, but the most important factors are your service quality and facilities.”
Five years?
Easton’s eyes lit up.
Bethany said, “If you’re looking at five years, Mr. Holland, we can definitely offer you our best rate. I can assure you, the price you receive will be exclusive to Brennan Group. No other client will get the same deal.
“As for the services, you’ve probably heard that we’re expanding our branches in Willowmere and Cinderwick, and some of our older locations are also undergoing renovations. All the upgrades have been completed, so you can rest assured that the facilities are top–notch.
“We’ll also provide thorough training for all staff at every location. For any bookings made by Brennan Group employees, there will be no issues with service or room quality. We’ll do our utmost to ensure you receive the finest rooms available.” George was quick to agree. He smiled at Bethany and replied, “Well, let’s get the contract ready, Ms. Porter.”
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Easton gave Bethany a meaningful look. He was certain that her relationship with George was more than casual. Bethany worked smoothly with Easton. In less than half an hour, they sealed the deal with Brennan Group.
They walked George downstairs together. Just before he got in his car, he pulled out his phone. “Ms. Porter, may I get your number? It’ll make it easier to stay in touch.”
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