Margaret Ellsworth looked up at the stunned blonde woman with absolute authority.
She stated clearly that Victoria's family business contract was officially canceled tonight.
The hotel would no longer do any business with people who act cruel.
Victoria tried to speak, but no words came out of her throat.
She grabbed her designer purse and rushed out toward the heavy doors.
The crowd of wealthy guests parted quietly to let her pass through.
Margaret then turned her attention back to the trembling hotel manager.
She told Mr. Vance that his blind loyalty to wealth had failed.
He was relieved of his management duties effective early tomorrow morning.
Mr. Vance lowered his head in utter shame and walked away quickly.
Margaret then turned to face Nora, who still held her badge.
The old woman offered a warm, gentle smile that lit her face.
She commended Nora for showing true integrity under intense public pressure.
She asked Nora if she would accept a major new promotion today.
Margaret wanted Nora to become the main coordinator for staff training.
She wanted every worker to treat every human being with real dignity.
Nora felt bright tears of joy welling up in her eyes.
She pinned her golden badge back onto her dark vest proudly.
She thanked Margaret with a deep and sincere voice from her heart.
The guests around them began to clap softly in real approval.
Nora took a deep breath as her life changed for the better.
Honesty and courage had won over cruelty and fake pride tonight.