The security guards’ leader panicked. He bowed deeply, explaining, “I’m terribly sorry, Mr. Reid. We wanted to toss him out of the hotel, but the hotel’s previous lobby manager, Samantha Williams, phoned us and gave strict orders not to harm this man. She also told us to set him free.”

As the leader spoke, he cautiously eyed Darius before instantly looking down at the ground.

Darius had noticed the former’s actions but did not voice his complaints. After all, he knew the security guards had no say in the matter, so they were innocent. He placed both hands on his hips, sighing.

“So, as the head of security, you should be able to make your own judgments.”

The leader could not help but tremble just then. He could sense the aggression behind Darius’ words and felt he had made the wrong decision earlier, endangering his current position.

There was nothing else he could do except appease Darius so he could keep his job in the long run.

“All right, Mr. Reid. I know what I have to do,” he s