The receptionist sighed, realizing there was no easy way out of the situation. Reluctantly, she nodded. “Alright, I’ll try to contact her for you.”

“Thank you,” the man responded, his voice cold and distant, devoid of any warmth.

Nearby, the tour guide stood by, still hoping to secure this man as a potential client. When he overheard the man request a room change, he seized the opportunity to try again. “Hey there, you’re Leslie, right?”

The man raised an eyebrow. “How do you ...