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