Zuko gently squeezed her shoulder, signaling to her with a smile to remain silent. He then turned his gaze to the manager, maintaining a calm expression, and inquired, “I’m not quite clear on what you mean by ‘a gesture of apology’?”

“Well…” the manager glanced at Heidi and raised his voice, “As one of the highest-rated hotels in Southeast Aciatic, we failed to properly vet our guests’ backgrounds, allowing certain troublemakers to stay here. It’s truly a neglect of our duty!”

“What did you say!?” Heidi immediately shouted, her voice rising, “Who are you referring to? Who!?”

The manager crossed his arms in front of his chest and gave her an impatient look. The bodyguards swiftly reacted and grabbed hold of Heidi’s arms, preparing to escort her out.

The students widened their eyes, murmuring in surprise.

“I apologize, Ms. Lister,” the manager interjected, crossing his hands and consulting the information on his iPad. A trace of contempt flickered in his eyes. “Upon investigation, it has come to light that your total assets amount to less than $1,000,000, rendering you temporarily ineligible to stay at our hotel.

“According to Southeast Aciatic law, hotels possess the right to evict guests who do not meet the check-in criteria!”

“So…” The manager sneered, emphasizing each word. “Please leave!”

her ears. What kind of

with the ferocity of a shrew, pointing at the students who were watching. “What about them? Did you investigate them? Do they all have $1,000,000? And what about Lina? I know this student! Her

far too long!” A student stood up to refute her. “You yourself don’t meet the check-in criteria, yet you want to drag us down

in the past. Don’t you

good example! Your actions

of you…” Heidi gasped for breath, but the students, seemingly coordinated, rolled their eyes at her

when they met Zuko’s gaze, she panicked

no more words and instructed the bodyguards to

end, she and

looked at the bewildered girl, a light

say they’ll upgrade us to the presidential suite?

said, feeling a strange sensation in her heart. She turned to look at

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