The “Hotel Maid” My Father Mocked Was the Founder of the Company Buying Sloane’s Hotel
“Yes,” I said. “I founded Meridian.” Genevieve looked from me to the acquisition documents, then back at my father. The table went completely silent. She explained that Meridian Hospitality operated fourteen hotels and was leading the proposed acquisition of the Wrenmoor. I immediately clarified that because my family had a financial interest in the property, I had disclosed the relationship months earlier and removed myself from negotiations over price. I had no power to punish Sloane because she embarrassed me at dinner, and I had no intention of trying.
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