Ethan looked down at the desk while trying to hide his growing distress.
Ethan: Sir, please do not fire me over a simple check-in process.
Robert: My decision is final, Ethan. I will not tolerate low standards here.
Arthur reached deep into his coat pocket and pulled out a simple black smartphone.
The screen had minor scratches, but the device worked perfectly fine.
Robert: Put that cheap phone away before I call our private security team.
Arthur ignored the angry manager completely and dialed a private emergency number.
He held the phone up to his ear while standing firmly in place.
Susan: Executive office. How may I assist you right now, sir?
Arthur Harrison: Susan, I am standing downstairs in the main lobby right now.
Susan: Mr. Harrison! Is everything acceptable with your arrival today?
Arthur Harrison: Remove Robert Vance from his managerial position at this exact second.
Robert burst out laughing when he heard Arthur speak those strong words.
Robert: Do you honestly think a fake phone call will scare me?
Arthur Harrison: Also, promote the desk clerk named Ethan to general manager immediately.
Susan: I will handle the official corporate paperwork right this instant, sir.
Arthur ended the short call and placed the phone back inside his coat.
Robert: That was a nice little theatrical performance, old man.
Arthur Harrison: You will find out very soon that it was not a performance.
Robert: Security, please escort these two men off the property right now!
Two uniformed security guards began walking across the wide marble floor.
Ethan lowered his head, believing his career in hotel management was completely over.
Ethan: Thank you for trying to stand up for me, sir.
Arthur Harrison: Stand tall, young man. Your journey is just beginning today.
Suddenly, the high-speed elevator doors slid open at the far side of the lobby.
A senior corporate executive named Susan rushed out with a sharp dark suit on.
Her face looked pale as she scanned the expansive lobby area quickly.
Robert: Ms. Susan! I am handling an unwanted intruder right now.
Susan ignored Robert completely and walked straight past the security officers.
She stopped right in front of the poorly dressed elderly man.
Susan: Mr. Harrison, we are deeply honored to welcome you to the hotel.
Robert stood completely frozen as his jaw dropped in sheer astonishment.