Lise’s words came out through clenched teeth, laced with an undeniable sense of authority. “I’ll pay you extra, but you need to get this woman out of the room.”

The hotel staff member hesitated, glancing between Lise and Katelyn.

“Sorry, this guest checked in first. We don’t have the power to remove someone without reason.”

At that moment, Elora snapped back to her senses. A flicker of concealed resentment flashed in her eyes. She had underestimated Katelyn.

The idea of Katelyn pulling out a black card felt like a slap in the face.

Elora redirected her fury toward the hotel staff. “Did you not hear me? If you don’t make this room available for me, I’ll ensure your hotel shuts down.” As the sole heiress of her family, Elora knew how to turn such threats into reality.

The staff member, on the verge of tears, whispered, “This is a matter between you two. I’m just an employee and don’t have the authority to make such decisions. I’ll get our manager for you.”

Lise urged, “Then hurry up.”

She had come to Yata determined to secure her marriage to Neil, and she would do whatever it took to please Elora, hoping Elora would help her gain access to the overseas market.

Lise’s relationship with Neil had reached its lowest point, and the only way to salvage it was by bringing him enormous, undeniable profits.

The overseas market was Lise’s last hope.

As the staff member rushed off to find the manager, Lise turned her cold gaze toward Katelyn, stepping closer.

“Katelyn, just wait. This isn’t over between us.”

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Katelyn frowned, her patience running thin. She had planned to work quietly in her room, but even here, she couldn’t escape Lise’s aggravation.

“If you don’t leave but continue to disrupt my work and rest, I’ll call security,” Katelyn warned coldly, moving to shut the door, but Lise blocked it.

“Katelyn, I will make sure you pay for what you’ve done.”

Katelyn stared at Lise’s hand holding the door open, her voice calm but icy.

“Move your hand.”

Her patience was wearing thin.

Lise had reached her breaking point as well. She no longer cared about keeping up appearances and lashed out angrily.

“Katelyn, get out of this room now!”

Before Lise could finish her outburst, Katelyn, fed up, swiftly kicked Lise’s shin without hesitation.

Lise immediately winced in pain, her face twisting in agony.

Katelyn took advantage of the moment to shut the door. She leaned back against the sofa, irritation flickering in her eyes.

Now that Lise knew her exact whereabouts, Katelyn anticipated more trouble in the coming days. She briefly considered switching hotels. However, this one had a prime location, stylish decor, and was conveniently situated in the heart of Yata, making it one of the city’s best.

That was why Lise and Elora were so eager to force her out.

Pushing aside her scattered thoughts, Katelyn pulled out her laptop and tried to focus on her designs. But just as she picked up her pen, the doorbell rang again. Katelyn’s frown deepened. It had to be the hotel manager this time.

She opened the door, expecting to see a middle-aged employee, but to her surprise, standing there was a man in a white suit, with sharp, refined features.

He wore a polite, well-practiced smile.

“Good evening, Miss Bailey. Please allow me to introduce myself. I’m Bartley Lawrence, the owner of this hotel. I understand there’s been some conflict, and I’m here to help resolve it.”

Hearing this, Katelyn couldn’t help but study him more closely.

At that moment, only one thought filled her mind. And that was…

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