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little moment.”
    The man was around average height and that meant he was approximately eyeball-to-eyeball with Hunter. If anyone was to walk by at that moment, they’d have seen Javier bristle and appear to shrink as Hunter spoke to him.
    “Yes, Miss. I apologize. I was returning from parking another customer’s car. I should’ve been more prompt.”
    She tossed him the keys and ignored him as she made her way towards the massive double-doors of the River Jewel Resort.
    “Enjoy your stay, Miss Golde.”
    She strutted to the front desk without another glance at the bell-hop who somehow knew her name.
    “Welcome to the River Jewel Resort. My name is Maria. How can I help you?”
    Hunter rolled her eyes and let her irritation show. “First of all, I hope you’ll tell your manager to look into finding a new valet. That little man is incompetent. He could’ve killed me.”
    “What? Javier? Are you alright, Miss? Please tell me what happened and I will be sure to bring it to the attention of my manager right away.”
    Hunter went on to tell Maria what had occurred in the parking lot. “And if I had been an older woman or man, I might’ve had a heart attack or a stroke! He certainly needs to learn some manners.”
    She couldn’t get an honest read from Maria, so Hunter had no idea what Maria truly thought. But she assumed Maria would be like all front desk employees who smile, nod, and immediately forget what a customer says.
    “Never mind. I’d like a room.”
    “Certainly. I have the perfect suite just for you.”
    Hunter whipped her driver’s license out of her wallet and slid it across the massive mahogany counter. “Whatever. I just need a bed, a tub and some uninterrupted quiet. I’ve had a horrible week.”
    “I’m sorry. Is there anything else I can do to make your stay better?” Maria made quick work of entering Hunter’s information.
    “Do you have a few million dollars to give me?” Hunter snorted and rolled her eyes.
    Maria looked shocked at the question.
    “I was kidding. It’s not your problem. Thank you for your help. At least that was easy.”
    “Of course. Payment is due when you checkout. Do you need someone to bring your bags to your room?”
    “No. I didn’t bring any. I was on my way to another place where I normally keep some of my belongings, but the events of the day brought me here, to this place in the middle of nowhere. I’ll be fine. Just give me the key to my room. That’s all I need from you.”
    “Certainly. Miss Golde, there is a pamphlet in the room covering our many amenities and services. I think you’ll find everything to your liking. If not, feel free to call me and I’ll do everything I can to get anything you want.”
    Hunter snatched her room key away from Maria and said nothing as she stomped over to the elevator.
    As the elevator doors closed, Hunter saw Maria wiggle her fingers at her and smile. “Who the fuck finger waves? How old is she? Ten? I can’t wait for this day to be over.”
    “I see you’ve met Maria. Isn’t she adorable?”
    “Ah!” Hunter slammed into the back of the elevator and grabbed her chest.
    “What the hell is wrong with all of you?”
    “I didn’t mean to scare you. Sorry. I’m the new bell-hop, by the way. My name’s Dave.”
    The man held out his white-glove-clad hand and Hunter ignored it. She wasn’t here to make friends or to be buddies with the hired help. What was it with these people? Either there was a grand scheme to kill her through shock or the people in this area were complete nitwits! Regardless, Hunter was definitely beyond irritated and ready to lock herself in her room.
    “Look, Dave, I’m not here to make small talk. Just do your job and get me to my floor.”
    A few moments later, the doors slid open and Hunter stepped out into an immaculate hallway.
    “This place is so tacky!” She shivered as she slid her key card into her door and let herself into her suite.
    The lights were already on and cast
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