now sitting in her available balance. A cold,

teps echoed from th

s red, swollen cheek. Cody and the others followed close behind.

her path. "You think you're tough? You jus

m going to get you blacklisted on every gig app in

leaned against the doorframe, looking at

the hotel's General Manager, Mr. Franklin Palmer. He hurr

he cried out, pointing at Cari. "She went crazy!

with strict authority. "Apologize to the gu

Cari suddenly laughed. The sound was light,

at her like she

ak your brain?" Hamlin ask

over the group, resting on Palmer. Her

"How much does it cost to

ll into a dead

laughed so hard tears formed in her eyes. "You can't even

inting at Cari. "That is the f

thought Cari was playing a stupid game. He

guards took

"You can call your Board Chairman to confirm.

arlier that day through her assistant. The chairman had confirmed receipt. Now her finge

laughter, treating her like a delusional beggar. The hallway was f

ne in Palmer's suit pocket

ID of the hotel's Board Chairman. He immediately held up a hand to stop the

, standing a few feet away, could hear the wor

ned in shock, and then pure, physical terror took over

ead snapped up, and he stared at C

orward, practically tripping

, the powerful General Manager bowed dee

id, his voice tre

stantly. It was as if someone had c

n. Her eyes were wide w

n like statues. Their brain

e slowly raised her hand and pointed a finger dire

dered, her voice leaving n