Chapter 44

Cassandra didn't leave right away. She drew the curtains together with a neat knot. The pale blue fabric instantly made the whole room feel a bit warmer and more welcoming. On her way out, she straightened the couch cover and hung up Elise's coat and purse, which had been tossed carelessly on the couch. Only after making sure everything looked tidy did Cassandra step out. "Ms. Lynch, if you need anything, just call housekeeping anytime." Elise watched her work and felt her mood improve. "You're actually a pretty good manager." "Thank you for the compliment. I'll let you get some rest. Enjoy your stay." Cassandra closed the door behind her, only to find Lilian still waiting in the hallway. Lilian smiled. "I don't think you'll need much training. You handled that perfectly. Have you done this kind of work before?" "No, I got married right after graduating from university." "So how do you know all this?" "When I was little, my dad owned a hotel. I pretty much grew up around the p