Then, with determination etched on his face, he dered, “Karina, move away from the door.
I’m going to kick it in.
”
“Got it,” Karina responded from within the bathroom, swiftly retreating to a safe distance.
With two forceful kicks, Barlow finally breached the stubborn door.
He walked right in, put his hand on Karina’s shoulder, and nced at her.
“Are you alright?”
“I’m fine”.
Karina breathed, soaking in the fresh air, her tension dissipating.
Seeing her unharmed, Barlow heaved a sigh of relief.
Guiding Karina out, he settled her onto the sofa, then turned to the waiter with a frosty demeanor.
“Is this the standard of service in your purportedly five-star establishment? Jammed door, huh?”
“I apologize profusely.
I’ll contact the man
ager at once.
”
The waiter offered his apologies before contacting the manager via inte.
The manager arrived promptly, apologizing upon learning of the situation.
“We’re deeply sorry.
It’s entirely our oversight.
How about this? We’ll refund your room charge in full for today and present you with a VIP card as a gesture of goodwill.
How does that sound?”
The VIP card offered a 15% discount on future stays at the hotel.
Despite his discontent with the recent events, Barlow recognized the sincerity of the manager’s offer.
“Arrange for a new room for her.
”
The manager looked sheepish at this request.
“Regrettably, it’s a busy weekend, and we’re fully booked at the moment.
”
“Do you think we’d willingly stay in such amodations?”
“Well…”
“Let it go.
I’ll make do for the night,” Karina interjected.
She wasn’t injured, and aplimentary VIP card served as adequatepensation.
“Thank you for your understanding.
I’ll have the VIP card delivered to you promptly.
”
The manager, fearing Karina might rescind her decision, hastened to express gratitude and instructed the waiter to fetch the card.Content ? N?velDrama.Org 2024.
Barlow furrowed his brow, casting a nce at Karina.
“Aren’t you concerned about any lingering psychological effects from staying in this room?”