Chapter 148
Johanna hadnโt expected Ronan toโฆ but she thought, โDouble the price? Doโฆโ
At that moment, Cory approached Johan. โThe payment?โ
โHow much?โ Johanna was stunned. For payment, she considered chasing itโฆ how much could it possiblyโฆ
How would youโฆ? Twelve million dollars? How could it possibly be that expensive?
โMiss Dawson,โ Cory began, โyou see, Mr. Beckett offered our largest banquet hallโrenting our largest ballroom for a three-day, around-the-clock feastโand since you requested double, wellโฆโ
Hearing Coryโs explanation, Johannaโs face turned sour. Twelve million dollars! That was a lot of money. How could they come up with that kind of cash on the spot?
Cory continued, โMrs. Dawson, this banquet hall is reserved for the crรจme de la crรจme. I must also congratulate you. And wish Dawson a happy birthday.โ
Johannaโs face twitched with pain. โTwelve million for a banquet hall? You canโt find another place like thisโฆ are you doing this on purpose?โ
โMrs. Dawson?โ Seeing Johanna hesitate to make the payment, Cory urged her again.
With many eyes on her, Johanna froze and said, โIโll use my card.โ
Cory smiled. โOkay, Iโll bring the machine over.โ
Given the large sum, Johanna had no choice but to use her credit card. All the savings she had accumulated over the years were in the bank and untouchable. The only liquid funds she had amounted to a few million dollars, which she thought would be enough, but she hadnโt anticipated the Majestic Manor Hotel being such a rip-off!
Cory returned with the POS machine, and Johanna slowly handed over her bank card.
Johanna felt a sharp pang as she saw the money drawn from her account.
Cory smiled at Johanna and said, โCongratulations, Mrs. Dawson. We will prepare the banquet in advance for your sonโs birthday.โ Although securing the hotel was a victory, Johanna found herself unable to smile.
Twelve million dollars could have covered so many meals! But considering her boasting, Johanna had no choice but to swallow the bitter pill.
After Johanna left, Ronan emerged from the shadows.
โMr. Beckett, the payment has been processed.โ
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