Frustration mounting, Mrs. Smith's voice pierced through the air, startling the receptionist and the security guards.
"Hold it right there!" she bellowed, bringing the chaotic scene to an abrupt halt.
The lobby was brightly lit as the two security guards stood frozen, their eyes widening in surprise as they slowly turned around to look at the approaching figure.
"Miss Crystal Lee?" Mrs. Smith asked calmly but assertively as she closed in on them.
Perplexed and unsure of what to do, the two security guards exchanged bewildered glances, their concern palpable in the air.
As they held their breath, their anxiety mounted, and they braced themselves for the young woman's response.
Crystal deftly maneuvered out of their grasp before meeting their gaze with a calm, emotionless expression.
"Yes, it's me," she confirmed, her tone unwavering.
