THE DEBT
Author: South Ashan
last update Last Updated: 2023-09-30 00:35:20

“The Consortium Hotel… Hmm, nice name” Johnathan said as he looked up and read the name of the hotel while standing on the pavement, beside his car.

He looked at the Red Panther Black Soul necklace jewelry box in his hand and then he looked at the hotel’s entrance and sighed “Alright, time to make due on my debt”

Johnathan strolled into the hotel where he went straight for the receptionist and told the lady there that he wanted to see one of their guests.

“What room would that be, sir?” The receptionist asked.

“Umm, room three hundred and sixteen,” Johnathan said and the receptionist checked her records to see if it had indeed been occupied like he said, and turns out, it was.

“Gimme a moment, let me call the occupant of the room and ask them if it’s okay for you to go up or not,” The receptionist said and Johnathan shrugged.

While she confirmed with Rachael, Johnathan looked around the Lobby, taking in the sight of the environment and the people around. He kept scrolling until his
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