Chapter 10 - CLAIRE'S CHOICE

Claire had twelve days.
She could terminate the management contract immediately on her twenty-fifth birthday.
Everyone expected revenge.
Victoria certainly did.
Instead Claire sent requests for proposal to four hotel-management firms.
Including Parker Management.
Victoria was furious.
“You’re making me bid for my own family hotels?”
Claire answered:
“They’re not your management fees by birthright.”
Parker Management submitted a new proposal.
4.9% base fee.
Limited add-ons.
Independent procurement review.
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Much lower than before.
That alone proved the old contract had room to move.