The Flower Queen (Queen Chronicles) by Hart Lena

Author:Hart, Lena [Hart, Lena]
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Publisher: SM Publishing
Published: 2013-04-26T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter Five

“We’re glad to have you with us this week, Ms. Conners,” the very attractive black woman greeted her. “How was your trip?”

Gina read the name etched on the glass plate on the desk and immediately recognized the woman seated behind the large desk. “It was nice, thanks, Judith. And it’s nice to finally put a face to the emails.” Judith Bell was the executive assistant who had been graciously coordinating her trip to the resort.

Judith led her to a large conference room, with wide windows that looked out to another tall building. “You’re a bit early but everyone will be meeting in here today. Also, breakfast should be arriving shortly.”

Gina settled in a spot at the far end of the long conference table. “I’ve already eaten but let me know if you need help setting up.”

Judith gave her a polite smile but her eyes said she would never let that happen. She quietly left the room and Gina waited for more people to arrive.

During her wait, a small uniformed crew of three came in and quickly set up the breakfast bar, with Judith popping in to manage and direct. Minutes later, Gina finally met the Marketing Director.

“Gina?”

She looked up to see a tall blonde walking around the table toward her. “I’m Allison Rhodes, the senior marketer here at Royal Courts.”

Gina greeted the older woman, taking her outstretched hand. One thing she noticed about Royal Courts: they certainly had a good-looking staff. It seemed like everywhere she turned there was someone who could have started a modeling career.

“We’re excited to be bringing back some positive buzz for the resort.”

“It won’t be hard,” Gina offered. “Royal Courts is an impressive place.”

“It is, isn’t it?” Allison said, without conceit. “Now we just need to let the public know that.” She looked at her cell phone. “Before everyone else shows up, I was hoping we could take this time to debrief, so to speak.”

“Yes, of course.”

“I’m sure you heard about the…situation that surrounded the casino earlier this year,” Allison started.

Gina was definitely aware of the scandal and rumors that had surrounded the casino and its CEO. It had made national news for weeks, which had ultimately forced them to look into professional help. Her firm had a reputation for crisis management and Royal Courts had ultimately sought them out. In Gina’s opinion, they should have enlisted their help months ago but the damage was already done. It was time for a resurgence.

“Yes, when we took on the account, we researched to see how much damage had been done and how we could work past it.”

Allison looked impressed. “Glad to hear you’ve done your homework. Saves us a lot of time. And despite what you’ve read, I can assure you, Royal Courts does not have affiliations with any organized crime groups.”

“Of course not,” Gina dutifully agreed. Not that she would have gotten the full truth from anyone at Royal Courts anyway. Even the media hadn’t been able to get any inside dirt. It was as if everyone had sworn their loyalty to the resort.

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