"Arthur!"

Hazel's voice echoed through the room, her gasps for air punctuating the tense atmosphere.

With a swift motion, Arthur ended the call and turned his attention to the staff member.

“What are you doing, Mr.? What is this behavior?” the staff member exclaimed, shock and annoyance evident in her tone.

Arthur remained unfazed by her words, his focus solely on Hazel, whose face had turned pale with apprehension.

In a moment of panic, Hazel feared that ...