Ashlyn leaned back in her chair, her eyes catching the shimmer of the pool.
“It really is nice. We don’t have pools like this in Miexham.”
The faint scent of sulfur drifted in the air; this was indeed a natural pool.
Katelyn chuckled.
“It’s ranked as the best pool hotel in Granville.” Ashlyn nodded.
“That makes sense.”
The manager gave a respectful nod.
“Here’s the shower area,” he said, gesturing toward the doors.
“We also offer massages, if you’re interested.”
Katelyn opened her mouth to speak, but before she could say a word, a voice rang out from beyond the door.
“I want this room. The others won’t do.”
The voice was sharp and arrogant, making everyone frown in its direction.
Katelyn, Ashlyn, and Alfy all turned their heads to see who it was. Standing at the entrance was a young woman in a pale yellow dress—Ruby Lopez. She walked in like she owned the place, her pretty face twisted with irritation.
Behind her, the room manager hurried after her, looking anxious.
“Miss Lopez, this room has already been reserved. Please understand the situation,” he said carefully.
After all, Katelyn had already booked the room. It wouldn’t be fair to ask them to leave.
But Ruby didn’t care about fairness. Her tone was cold and commanding as she said, “That’s your problem. Get them out of here, or I’ll make sure this hotel goes out of business.”
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Being from the powerful Lopez family, Ruby was used to getting her way wherever she went. Having spent years overseas, she had only become worse. She had returned for the jewelry competition and didn’t bother to know who Katelyn or the others were.
Both managers stood there, caught between a rock and a hard place. They couldn’t afford to upset either side. What should they do?
Ruby’s eyes swept over Katelyn with clear contempt.
“Didn’t you hear me? This room belongs to me now. Pack up and leave.”
Katelyn didn’t lose her cool. She simply leaned back in her chair, her eyes calm.
“What if I don’t leave?” she asked, a hint of curiosity in her tone. She was eager to see just how far Ruby could go.
Ruby’s glare hardened, her voice turning icy.
“If you don’t leave, I’ll make sure you find it nearly impossible to survive in Granville!”
Ruby’s boldness surely surprised Katelyn and the others.
Nearby, Ashlyn was propped against a cabinet, soothingly rubbing her temples.
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