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“Luca Fiori Owner of this hotel”
The man smiled suddenly “Mr Fiori I think perhaps you need to teach your staff the principle of the custoo, and now I’ put in some third-rate room”
Mari spoke for the first time She lifted her chin and willed her voice to come out without the wobble she felt inside “I moved Mr Reilly to the suites on the third floor”
“The Fiori Cascade is very sorry for the inconvenience, as I’er, Ms Ross, communicated to you” Reilly started to open his mouth but Luca cut him off “However, we do not tolerate abuse of any kind toward our staff She has generously booked you in one of our most exclusive suites I’m sure you’ll find it more than satisfactory”
“I assure you I won’t” He turned his head and glared at Mari
Mari dropped her gaze to the floor She didn’t want to challenge hi hi disappointed She refused to look up If he had to think he’d won, fine It was better than the alternative
Luca saw Mari’s gaze drop and stay focused on the floor She was still afraid For the tiniest flash, he reht that they danced together No hten her, to intiainst her He held his temper, but only just
“Come to think of it, Mr Reilly, we’re terribly sorry but the Cascade has no vacancies at this ti at one of Banff’s other fine establishments Please leave”
“Like hell! I intend to let head office know of this!”
His attempts to defuse the situation had failed and Luca knew that he couldn’t have such a person staying at the hotel under any circumstances This scene had to end and end now If Reilly would do this in a public lobby, ould happen if housekeeping upset him in some way? He had a duty to protect his staff He had a duty to Mari Luca knew Reilly would follow through and lodge a complaint, even if it meant he would only make a fool of himself
“Please do I’m sure my assistant will forward your complaint to me with the utmost expediency”
“You bast…”
Luca interrupted, any pretence of aone His words were clipped and final “I am sure the local authorities would be happy to provide transportation, if you can’t leave under your oer” Luca flicked a finger by his thigh, knowing two of the hotel security would join theet police involved, but there was a limit and Mr Reilly had crossed it