“If you think I haven’t toed the line, you can file a complaint against me—provided you’re able to do that.” He looked at Alicia sharply and shouted, “I’m running out of patience, and I’ll give you one last chance to get out of my way! Otherwise, I’ll arrest all of the hotel’s staff, whether or not they’re involved.”

Silence descended upon them. Alicia put her hands behind her back and returned Borisin’s gaze coldly. This was her first time dealing with an unreasonable official who didn’t do things by the book.

It looked like she was about to mess up her first assignment as the lobby manager. She took a deep breath, and her expression became defeated.

Borisin raised an eyebrow at this and smiled. “Since you already know you’re no use, you should get out of the way.” He thought that he’d finally be able to step foot into the hotel, but things didn’t go his way.

Alicia remained rooted to the spot. She smiled at him, but the ice in her eyes was apparent. Obviously, she only smiled beca