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,
222As Darius turned to walk away, the blonde receptionist could barely contain her fury. Her face was flushed with anger as she rounded on the two guards."You idiots! Do you have any idea what you've done?" she hissed, her voice trembling with rage.The older guard, still leaning casually against
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
224The younger guard shifted uncomfortably, glancing at the entrance. “What if he doesn’t come back? What if we’re just waiting here for nothing?”“We’ll be waiting here until we’re certain he isn’t coming back,” the brunette snapped, her patience wearing thin. “And if he does return, we’re going t
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
226Darius settled into one of the plush armchairs, trying to let the opulent surroundings ease his lingering tension. The room was designed for relaxation, with soft lighting, calming music playing faintly in the background, and the scent of lavender wafting through the air. A small tray with a bo
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
228The first woman, a brunette with striking green eyes, took a step forward, her gaze locking onto Darius. "Well, well, what do we have here? I didn’t expect to find anyone actually using this room."The second woman, the one who had spoken so confidently earlier, was a tall blonde with a commandi