31 Mariotte 5 (1/2)
Ci-ci shook his head, smiled and waved at the cameras before decisively turning and walking in a different direction. No matter how bold these news reporters were, they wouldn't burst into a Mariotte without proper membership, or else they could be booked for trespassing.
Of course, Ci-ci thought of the possibility that the Mariotte itself were the people who tipped off these reporters to his presence here. However, if the Mariotte allowed reporters to disrupt their locations, it would be a huge blow to their reputation.
Think about just how many rich and famous people frequent these establishments. It's certain that a large portion of them would be highlight news on a daily cycle. If the Mariotte allowed any one of them to be harassed, it would be practically inviting their competition to take a bite out of their business.
”Young sir, you can't go back there.” One of the two attendants that greeted Ci-ci stopped him when they noticed where he was headed.
By now, they too had been informed of who this young man was, causing them to feel highly conflicted. Lucius Grandbell Sr. was a legendary figure respected by all. It didn't matter whether you were well informed in the path of Inventors or not. He was a leader of men, had a heart large enough to encompass their lands and had a presence that transcended all aspects of life. Even if Ci-ci had achievements of his own, he would always pale in comparison to that legendary figure.
Yet, he stepped on a grand stage and rejected the award meant to commemorate that legendary man. To say he was hated was a severe understatement.
Ci-ci had yet to truly feel the repercussions, but it seemed it was finally reaching a head today.
”I understand that you might not like me,” Ci-ci started with an amiable smile, ”But, I am still a paying customer. Normally, reporters wouldn't even dare to come here, the fact they did means that your manager gave a tacit agreement to not pursue this beyond today.
”Now, you tell me. What kind of consequences would that kind of action have?”
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The two girls paled. It was their manager who told them to stand here and prevent Ci-ci from entering their back rooms and escaping. But, they had been seen through so easily.
Normally, they didn't have the intelligence to pick apart the truth of these events so easily. However, after their manager gave them such a task, even if they were ten times dumber, they'd know that something fishy was going on.
It didn't take a genius to realize that their manager wouldn't take the blame for this. In all likelihood, they'd be used as scapegoats and lose their jobs.
Despite their position here being relatively lowly, with their pretty looks, they made a surprising amount in tips. If they lost this job, it would be akin to falling from the heavens. They simply couldn't afford it.
Ci-ci smiled, walking by them. ”Glad you understand.”