Married a Secret Billionaire by Breaking Wave

Zuko gently squeezed her shoulder, signaling to her with a smile to remain silent. He then turned his gaze to the manager, maintaining a calm expression, and inquired, “I’m not quite clear on what you mean by ‘a gesture of apology’?”

“Well…” the manager glanced at Heidi and raised his voice, “As one of the highest-rated hotels in Southeast Aciatic, we failed to properly vet our guests’ backgrounds, allowing certain troublemakers to stay here. It’s truly a neglect of our duty!”

“What did you say!?” Heidi immediately shouted, her voice rising, “Who are you referring to? Who!?”

The manager crossed his arms in front of his chest and gave her an impatient look. The bodyguards swiftly reacted and grabbed hold of Heidi’s arms, preparing to escort her out.

The students widened their eyes, murmuring in surprise.

“I apologize, Ms. Lister,” the manager interjected, crossing his hands and consulting the information on his iPad. A trace of contempt flickered in his eyes. “Upon investigation, it has come to light that your total assets amount to less than $1,000,000, rendering you temporarily ineligible to stay at our hotel.

“According to Southeast Aciatic law, hotels possess the right to evict guests who do not meet the check-in criteria!”

“So…” The manager sneered, emphasizing each word. “Please leave!”

sound buzzed in her ears. What kind of absurd law was this? No one had informed her about

at the students who were watching. “What about them? Did you investigate them? Do they all have $1,000,000? And what about Lina? I know this student! Her family runs a small supermarket, and she never even gives

we’ve tolerated you for far too long!” A student stood up to refute her. “You yourself don’t meet the check-in criteria, yet you

gifts from us in the past. Don’t you know the backgrounds we come from?

that’s not how you set a good example! Your actions

for breath, but the students, seemingly coordinated, rolled their eyes at her and

scene. Her eyes revealed a hint of fear, and when they met Zuko’s gaze, she panicked

more words and instructed the bodyguards

hysterically, but in the end, she and her luggage were

at the bewildered girl, a light smile gracing his

a misunderstanding,” he whispered. “Didn’t the manager just say they’ll upgrade

Lina said, feeling a strange sensation in her heart. She turned to look at him, her gaze

defined face was clear before her, yet she couldn’t see him clearly. She couldn’t grasp his true essence or understand what kind of person