221The receptionists scanned the street anxiously, dreading the task before them but knowing they had no choice. After a few agonizing minutes, the redhead spotted a familiar figure in the distance."There!" she cried, pointing down the block. "That's him, walking away." They hurried after Darius,

223The receptionists watched Darius go, fear creeping in as the gravity of the situation fully set in. "Now what?" the blonde asked desperately. "Will he even accept our apology after all that?""I don't know," the brunette replied, wringing her hands. "But we have to try, or we're finished."The

225As Darius stepped inside, his presence immediately drew attention. The air in the lobby grew tense, every eye turning towards him, aware of the gravity of the situation. But before he could take another step, a woman appeared, almost as if she had been waiting for him. She was hurrying toward hi

227“My number,” Vanessa said, her voice playful yet professional. “If you need anything during your stay or even after, don’t hesitate to reach out. I’m always happy to help.”Darius looked at the card for a moment, considering her offer. She was charming, no doubt, and she’d certainly gone out of

229Suddenly, there was a small scream from one of the women. "Ahh! You took the ‘Taken’ sign off the door!"Diana’s voice was filled with smug satisfaction. "Of course I did. No sign is going to stop me from getting what I want."Darius clenched his jaw, his patience wearing thin. The door to the r