"Jill… Horn, Peggy Horn?" Calla was caught off guard when she read the two names. Then, she looked up and saw Jill and her daughter, stylishly dressed, sitting toward the back of the bus.By this time, Jill and Peggy had already spotted Calla. Jill was wearing sunglasses, and Peggy had on a sly grin. Calla felt a chill run down her spine when she saw those two. She wasn't afraid of them. However, any conflict now could cause serious trouble. It would affect the travel agency she represented. She figured she'd swallow her pride and wait until the tour ended.The next moment, Peggy raised her hand and asked in an arrogant tone, "We're here. But Ms. Sherman, I want to ask, do you have a tour guide license? Are you even a certified guide?"Calla knew Peggy was trying to cause trouble. That said, it was true she didn't have a tour guide license, and for a moment, she was at a loss for words.Then, Jill loudly added, "We paid money to travel and chose a reputable travel agency. And t
"She's right!" "We have other plans after these two days!" "We need to start thinking about our return trip once the weekend is over." All at once, the tourists started discussing among themselves.Seeing that no one wanted to postpone the trip, Calla quickly said, "Everyone, I'm not a professional guide. That said, I do work for this travel agency and have been on the Sycamore Canyon route several times with other guides. "Besides, we have this experienced driver with us. The hotels, restaurants, and attractions over there are all pre-arranged. So everything will go smoothly. I'll do my best to ensure we have a great trip over these two days!"Calla's sincere assurance quickly gained the tourists' approval. They expressed that the original guide's sudden illness was unavoidable. Most tacitly agreed with Calla stepping in.Calla smiled and concluded, "Thank you all for your support. Let's depart now!" She smiled at the driver, who started the engine right away, and the group
When helping the tourists with check-in earlier, Calla had been cautious about potential issues. As such, she asked the tourists to inspect their rooms before finalizing the check-in process. She knew Jill and her daughter were looking for trouble, so she was prepared for them."The sheets are all wet. How do you expect us to stay here?" Jill said harshly.Hearing this, Calla replied, "Let me take a look.""Be my guest," Jill said, spreading her hands and making way for Calla.Calla entered Jill and Peggy's room only to discover that the sheets on both beds were soaked. She frowned, knowing she had checked this room earlier and the sheets were dry then.Following behind Calla, Peggy challenged, "See? Aren't they wet? We demand a room change."Calla held back her anger and turned to Peggy. "These sheets were dry earlier. Did you wet them yourselves?""How dare you say we did this ourselves? You need proof before making such accusations!" Jill immediately snapped."They were dry
Hearing this, Jill and Peggy were taken aback.While they were still in shock, Calla continued to smile. "Let's do that, then. Please pack your belongings. I'll move my luggage here right away."Then, Calla turned to some tourists gathered in the hallway. "Everyone, if you need anything, please let me know. I'll do my best to ensure your satisfaction!"Instantly, the mood shifted. The tourists smiled and nodded at Calla, whispering among themselves. "This tour guide is great!" "Yes, we should use this travel agency again the next time we're back home for a vacation. She isn't a certified guide but she is certainly top-notch. Can you imagine how much better their certified tour guides would be? The service must be even better!"The tourists' reactions coupled with Calla's actions left Jill and Peggy speechless. If they continued to argue, it would only make others think they were being unreasonable. Thus, Jill and Peggy obediently went back to pack their things. They eventually
In an unfamiliar place like this, who would want to pick a fight with Calla? The next moment, curses filled the air."I'll beat you to death, you bitch! You always oppose me. I'll show you how I deal with a tramp like you!" It was Jill's voice.Calla immediately realized it was Jill and her daughter attacking her. With her hair pulled by Peggy, she was left with no means to fight back.Jill stepped forward and slapped Calla just then, leaving her dizzy and disoriented."Help me! I'm being attacked! Help!" In her desperation, Calla could only cry for help."Go on and scream, you bitch!" Jill yanked off her shoes and struck Calla hard across the mouth. The force of the blow sent a jolt of pain through Calla's face, and she feared her lips had been split open.At this hour, Calla knew that no one would hear her cries for help in this quiet corner of the hallway. She had to rely on herself. Even though it was two against one, she couldn't let them bully her.The next moment, Cal
Hearing this accusation, Calla was stunned for a while but quickly denied it. "She's lying! She's the slut! She's the mistress that destroyed my family!"Calla knew that if the security guard believed Jill, he might not intervene. In society, mistresses were ostracized and reviled by everyone. If the fight continued, she would be at a disadvantage against the two of them.Jill tried to argue further, but the security guard sternly said, "I don't care who the mistress is. But this is a hotel, not a boxing ring. If you want to fight, get out of here. No one will care if you kill each other!"With his warning, Jill and Peggy stopped pestering Calla. They glared at her, then hobbled away while supporting each other.Calla coldly watched their receding backs, raising her chin in thought. Although she had been outnumbered in this fight, she didn't come out too shabbily.Seeing the fighting women disperse, the security guard cursed under his breath and walked away.At that moment, Calla
Calla was so frightened that her legs went weak. When she realized it was two drunk men, she immediately turned to run. However, the two men quickly blocked her path, one in front and one behind."Where are you going in such a hurry, babe?" One of the men, greasy and fat, cast a lecherous gaze over Calla from head to toe.Calla was terrified. She rarely went out this late and had never encountered such a situation before. She felt panic rising inside her, not knowing what to do.The other man, thin as a plank, stroked his lips and leered. "Why are you out so late? You must be feeling lonely at home. Is your man not satisfying you? No worries, we can help your man out!"Calla jumped back in fright when she heard that and yelled, "What are you trying to do?"Unfortunately, she bumped straight into the fat man behind her. His hand brushed against Calla's coat, making her voice tremble. "Stop what you're doing, or I'll call the police right now!"The two men exchanged a glance, the
As Calla closed her eyes, resigning herself to her fate, a loud and angry male voice came from outside the alley. "Stop!"Both of the vile men immediately halted and stood up. They looked toward the figure walking into the alley. Calla opened her eyes and saw a tall figure approaching. The man appeared to be wearing a leather jacket, tall and burly. He projected an intimidating presence even before taking action.Seeing the figure, Calla felt a glimmer of hope. She didn't know who he was, but maybe she had a chance of being saved. Hastily, she pulled up her pants and sweater, hugging herself tightly. The bitter cold penetrated her thin clothing, causing her to shiver uncontrollably. Her fear only made it worse.The figure stopped less than ten feet away from the fat man and the skinny man. Though Calla couldn't see his face, he seemed strangely familiar.The fat man tilted his head and said, "Hey man, I advise you not to disturb us. If you're looking for a woman to warm you u