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However, Isabella remained unfazed. “I have video as well.”
She played the video, showing her entry into the kitchen and the appalling conditions she had filmed. The chefs’ faces showed a flicker of surprise.
They hadn’t expected her to be so prepared.
“Well, it’s normal for kitchens to get dirty occasionally. We’ll clean it up later,” one of them said dismissively, as if it were no big deal.
No matter what Isabella threw at them, they figured they could come up with an excuse to cover it up.
Just then, the man who had earlier encountered a worm in his food said to Isabella, “Listen, even if you have evidence, when headquarters hears about it and comes to inspect, they’ll find nothing. These people have a strong backer, and there’s not much we can do. People who eat here just care about getting a meal. It’s free, after all. The wealthier employees go out to eat somewhere else.”
Isabella turned to him and replied firmly, “Thank you for the advice, but I’m not backing down.” She then turned to the chefs and said, “Get your manager out here. I demand a full inspection of this canteen immediately!”
The chefs scoffed. “And who are you to demand our manager?”
They ignored Isabella, thinking little of her because she was a young woman.
Undeterred, Isabella made a phone call.
The friendly man understood her feelings but knew they could do nothing to change this situation. No one expected the Patton Group, with its glamorous facade, to be so disorganized behind the scenes. They were all powerless to change that.
Not just him, but others thought the same. The chefs, unconcerned, changed into casual clothes, ready to go enjoy their barbecue.
Just then, to everyone’s surprise, the canteen manager rushed in. He was normally elusive and only appeared when higher-ups visited. His sudden arrival astonished everyone.
The chefs greeted the manager with respect.
However, he bypassed them and walked directly to Isabella. “I’m in charge of the canteen, Miss Patton. I didn’t expect you here today.”
Isabella said immediately, “I want to inspect the hygiene of the canteen right now.”
The manager nodded in agreement. “I understand. Canteen hygiene is crucial. You can take a seat while I arrange for an inspection.”
“I’ll accompany you,” Isabella said.
The manager, visibly taken aback, said, “Miss Patton, you’re too distinguished to go to the kitchen. Don’t worry; I’ll record a video and show you the real situation!” He patted his chest sincerely.
Everyone was taken aback. How could this seemingly delicate woman command such respect from the usually arrogant manager?
“I’ll go with you,” Isabella repeated firmly.
“Please, Miss Patton, calm down. Our canteen has some special dishes. How about we sit down and talk? I have some things to discuss with you,” the manager suggested with a smile.
Isabella saw through his delay tactics and decided not to waste time. She walked straight to the kitchen, kicking the door open. The manager, sweating nervously, rushed to follow her. Meanwhile, the other employees, curious and reluctant to leave, stayed behind to watch the unfolding drama. News of the incident quickly spread throughout the company.
Upstairs, Hector received the news from his assistant. “Isabella is here inspecting the kitchen?” Hector’s eyes narrowed.
“Yes, Mr. Lyons. What should we do now?”
Hector was already aware of the canteen’s issues and the vice finance director’s involvement in this. He had always overlooked it, valuing their connections. He knew that to win people’s support, he had to make them feel they were benefiting first.
The assistant suggested, “Should we have the vice finance director apologize to Miss Patton right away?” After a brief moment of consideration, Hector replied, “I’ll handle it personally.”
Meanwhile, when Isabella entered the kitchen, she noticed it had been cleaned up. Though it wasn’t spotless, it was much better than before. It seemed the staff had reacted quickly.
Had they always worked with such efficiency? Promotions and success had come a long way ago, but instead, they opted for a more dishonest path.
“You’ve tidied up pretty fast,” Isabella commented, her smile subtle as she looked at the manager.
Acting clueless, the manager replied, “What are you suggesting, Miss Patton? Our kitchen’s cleanliness is inspected daily. You can relax. It’s still a bit messy because people are still eating, but we’ll finish cleaning once they’re done.”
“The kitchen is supposed to remain spotless at all times. Are you aware of the company’s guidelines?” Isabella said, her tone sharp.
“I understand. I truly apologize. I’ll make sure they are disciplined,” the manager responded, sounding full of righteous anger.
To an outsider, the manager’s reaction would seem as though he genuinely cared about doing the right thing.
Isabella didn’t say anything in response.
The manager cast a disdainful glance at her.
Though Isabella was part of the Patton family, the manager knew that as long as they acted compliant and cleaned up, she couldn’t do much more.
“Miss Patton, rest assured, I’ll handle this. In fact, why don’t we grab a bite at a nice restaurant nearby, and we can go over the rules?” the manager suggested.
Isabella nodded silently and exited the kitchen.
The people waiting outside eagerly watched as Isabella and the manager emerged.
They had hoped for a major shakeup, but instead, the manager just turned around, barked some orders at the kitchen staff, and then gave a pleasant smile to Isabella.
Everyone was left disappointed.
“That’s all?”
They had really hoped for a new manager in the canteen. With someone like him in charge, who was likely skimming from the kitchen budget, many were hesitant to even eat there.
When the man who had encountered a worm in his food earlier realized who Isabella was, he immediately regretted his earlier actions.
Now, he felt hopeful that she would handle the situation properly.
He wasn’t the only one.
In the canteen, everyone looked at Isabella with eager anticipation, and the manager felt it internally; he scoffed at these naive people, convinced that his position wouldn’t be threatened just because Isabella had shown up.
“We’ve taken a look at the kitchen, and yes, there are a few problems. My apologies for that. I will tighten the supervision of the canteen staff going forward,” the manager said.
It was all just official nonsense!
Everyone had heard these empty promises countless times, and nothing ever changed.
They felt a wave of disappointment.
The canteen should always be a clean place to eat; unfortunately, that hadn’t been the case. Hygiene in this space is critical, and since you’ve neglected that, you’re fired.”
Isabella’s statement left everyone in shock.
They stared at her in disbelief—was she actually firing the canteen manager?
The manager was stunned too. He turned to Isabella and asked, “Miss Patton, are you serious? I’ve done my best to keep the canteen in good shape, but sometimes it’s out of my hands. Don’t you think it’s a bit extreme to fire me over this?”
“Take it easy, Isabella,” Hector’s calm, deep voice cut through the tension as he approached.
The sight of Hector immediately silenced the canteen.
No one had anticipated that this situation would draw such attention.
Hector looked at Isabella and said, “I understand you’re eager to make an impact now that you’re part of the company, but firing him might paint the Patton Group as harsh in the public eye.”
Hearing Hector stand up for him, the manager said, “Thank you, Mr. Lyons.”
Hector gave the manager a calm glance before addressing Isabella again. “Let me take care of this. Isabella, I’ll make you satisfied with the result. If this issue happens again, the entire staff of the canteen will be dismissed.”
The canteen fell into an uneasy silence.
After Hector’s words, they all felt reassured, believing that the issue would be resolved fairly.
No one had really expected that the unpopular vice finance director would be dismissed over this incident. He held a senior position in the company, and that…