coming up.”
“It should have been booked directly through the corporate office,” Ethan explained calmly. “Could you check the executive block?”
Patricia let out a heavy sigh. “Sir, we are completely booked tonight. There is a massive corporate gala in the grand ballroom, and we have zero vacancies.”
Ethan carefully adjusted Lily’s weight on his shoulder. The little girl murmured something in her sleep, burying her face deeper into his neck.
“I understand you’re busy,” Ethan said. “But we’ve had a very long travel day. My daughter needs a bed. If you could look a little closer, I’d deeply appreciate it.”
Karla let out a sharp, barely audible laugh. “People always show up thinking that if they push hard enough, a luxury suite will just magically open up for them.”
Patricia didn’t correct her colleague. “You can try one of the budget inns closer to the highway,” she added dismissively. “
