The woman felt a wave of disappointment wash over her as she heard the words, but then a new idea sparked in her mind. She asked, "Is it possible for you to track the girl using the cameras to find out where she went?"
The manager's expression turned thoughtful as he processed her suggestion. Searching for the girl in the registers had already crossed a line regarding the guests' privacy.
Now, using CCTV to track her would only deepen that invasion of privacy.
Noticing the manager's conflicted expression, the woman smiled reassuringly and said, "I understand your concerns. I'll take full responsibility if anything goes wrong. Could you please check it for me?"
The manager felt a bit overwhelmed because this wasn't just any hotel; it was owned by a prestigious family that only a few were aware of. However, as he looked at the woman before him, he realized that Mrs. Spencer was no ordinary guest but a member of a well-respected family in Clover Hill.
He was hesitant to cross the renowned Spencer family, yet he also wanted to avoid any complaints that might arise if this situation escalated.
Gathering his courage, the manager finally spoke, "Alright, Mrs. Spencer. I'm willing to assist you. But..."
He hesitated, lost in thought. Noticing his pause, Mrs. Spencer inquired, "Is there something else on your mind, manager?"
"Mrs. Spencer, I'm here to help. I can show you the footage up to the VIP suite, but I can't go beyond that to the presidential suite floor. I hope you understand," the manager said, maintaining a respectful demeanor.
He was mindful of not upsetting the Spencer family, but he also had to consider the privacy of the guests in the presidential suite. Those individuals were from a much higher social class than those in Clover Hill, and he couldn't take that risk.
The woman recognized this as well. She understood the significance of keeping the identities of the guests on that floor confidential, so she refrained from pressing further.
"That's sufficient," she replied, her face lighting up with a warm and respectful smile.
The manager directed the technician responsible for monitoring the surveillance to follow Zara's movements and see where she was headed.
As they focused intently on the CCTV footage, the manager's expression changed dramatically when he recognized who the girl was speaking to; his jaw dropped, and he looked visibly shaken.
In a state of panic, he urgently told the technician, "Shut it down! Shut it down now!! Don't go any further!!"
The manager's sudden shout caught everyone off guard, including the woman and the boy.
Without hesitation, the staff turned off the playback and switched back to the live CCTV feed.
With puzzled expressions, everyone shifted their gaze to the manager, who appeared as white as a ghost, clearly shaken with fear. If one observed closely, one could notice his body quivering slightly.
The sight of the manager in such distress left everyone speechless, especially since he had seemed perfectly fine just moments ago. They were left wondering what could have caused such a sudden change in his demeanor.
The woman stared at the manager, her brow furrowed in confusion, and asked, "Is everything okay, Manager?"
The manager remained lost in his thoughts, oblivious to the fact that someone was trying to speak to him.
The waiter next to him called out for a while before he snapped out of his daze and took a look around.
When he saw Mrs. Spencer's face, he straightened up a bit and managed to put a smile on his face as he said, "Mrs. Spencer, I apologize for the trouble. Unfortunately, we can't assist you any further with this. I'm really sorry about that."
Although Ethan didn't visit the country often, he always had his secretaries manage things back home because he preferred not to return himself.
As a result, Ethan might not be well-known in the country due to his infrequent visits, but his three secretaries are quite popular in both high society and the business world for the work they do on his behalf.
It's quite common for the hotel staff to recognize Sirius, as he often visited whenever he had work to do. However, only the manager or the person in charge was aware of his true identity and would make all the necessary arrangements for his visits.
Although they were aware of his presence at that moment, having arrived without prior notice, they were unaware that he was accompanied by the lady Mrs. Spencer was searching for.
People held a deep respect for and fear for Mr. Anderson, who was Sirius's boss.
Even though Mr. Anderson didn't come to the country frequently, whenever he did, anyone who dared to challenge him would quickly find themselves in trouble. Those who crossed him would be treated poorly and could easily be ousted from the business world by Mr. Anderson and would be on the verge of death.
Mr. Anderson was a figure shrouded in mystery; most people had never seen his face, yet he earned the nickname 'The Cold Devil' thanks to whispers from the business elite and high society.
Although the manager had limited knowledge about Mr. Anderson, he was well aware of the gossip that circulated in social circles. It was clear that the current head of the Anderson family had a reputation for being ruthless and indifferent to anyone who dared to challenge him.
The manager certainly didn't want to find himself on Mr. Anderson's bad side. Even the most influential socialites struggled to withstand his influence. What chance did a simple manager have to avoid his fury, especially if he inadvertently put someone he knew in a compromising situation?
Just the thought of it sent shivers down the manager's spine. He dreaded the idea of facing Mr. Anderson's anger. Rumor had it that even their boss, a close friend of Mr. Anderson, was intimidated by him.
Oh no, not this!
The sudden shift in the manager's demeanor left everyone around him puzzled. They couldn't grasp what was going on in his mind.
The hotel staff, in particular, were baffled, as they had never seen him so frightened before.
Hadn't he just promised to assist Mrs. Spencer in finding the girl?
Right before they were about to investigate, why did the manager suddenly request to cut off the screen? Was he not concerned about upsetting the Spencer family, especially since they were on their home turf?
The staff in the control room exchanged bewildered glances, silently communicating their confusion about the situation.