Change My Mind by Ali Parker

Author:Ali Parker [Parker, Ali]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: BrixBaxter Publishing
Published: 2020-11-24T18:30:00+00:00

Chapter 39

Chase

I signed off on a slew of invoices, again refusing to really think about how much money the grand opening cost. It was worth it. I knew in the long run it would pay off.

It was already working to our advantage. The reviews online were glowing, with a few minor complaints that were to be expected. Everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves. The event team was taking calls and working up proposals for several large events in the coming year. The money would keep coming in. The invoices weren’t an issue.

I was just about to pull up the calendar the event team was keeping updated when I heard a knock on my door. “Come in,” I called, knowing only a handful of people knew where my office was.

I smiled when Harper walked through the door.

“Hi,” she said with her beautiful smile.

I got to my feet and was about to move around the desk to kiss her when I remembered that wasn’t part of our arrangement. We weren’t actually together. That kind of thing was reserved for a couple. We were just having sex whenever the urge hit.

“What brings you by?” I asked, gesturing to the chair.

“I wanted to talk to you about something.”

I took my seat once again. “What’s up?”

“I have an idea. The resort is doing great, but I was thinking we need to do something that proves to the community you’re not just here to make money.”

I raised an eyebrow. “I am here to make money.”

“Yes, but you’re not going to be one of those businesses that focuses on the money and ignores the beauty of this city.”

I had no idea what she was talking about. “You’re suggesting the resort is an eyesore?”

“Not at all. Let me start over. One of the best ways to foster a good reputation is to start at home. You want people in Vail to tell their friends about the resort. When someone asks a local where the best place to stay is, you want them to give the resort’s name.”

“Okay, true, but what is this idea?”

“I think we need to instill some goodwill within the community. Community relations are important. If you piss off the locals, they will not hesitate to give you bad reviews and blast your name on social media. We live in a world that a few people can make a big difference. Start at home and let the positivity spread out.”

I nodded, still not sure where she was going with all of it. “Okay, and?”

“I was thinking we could do something like a holiday fair for the kids in the area.”

“That’s a great idea but the holiday is coming up pretty fast. Are you suggesting we do this next year?”

She chewed her lower lip. “No, I’m saying this year. One week.”

I laughed. “Sure.”

“I’m serious. We could bust ass and get it done.”

“Harper, that would take a miracle to happen.”

She smiled, shrugging a shoulder. “We’ve seen a miracle once or twice this season already, right?”

“But this is a huge undertaking.

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