35. "Solving The Misunderstanding Peacefully"

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"No... it's alright, but could you please explain what's exactly going on?" Olivia waved her hands, appreciating the good attitude and sincerity in their expressions, and asked what the matter was.

But before the employee could say anything, a woman, visibly irate, interrupted with a snarl. "Who are you, why are you butting in?" Her voice was sharp and grating, her expression irritating as she glared at Olivia.

The lady employee, clearly taken aback by the woman's disrespect, tried to intervene. "Ma'am, please calm down and show some respect."

"What...this is how you're going to talk to your customer!" The woman's anger seemed to escalate, and her tone grew louder.

Olivia frowned, her patience wearing thin. She couldn't understand why the woman was being so unreasonable and preventing her from hearing the reason for the disturbance.

"Please be quiet, Miss," Olivia snapped, her voice tinged with frustration. "If you don't want to be thrown out by security!" Her words were sharp, and she stared at the woman with a steely gaze, willing her to stop interrupting and let her listen to the explanation.

The tension in the air was palpable as the angry woman glared back at Olivia, her face red with rage.

The other customers and employees in the vicinity had stopped to watch the scene unfold, curious to see how it would resolve. The air crackled with anticipation, and Olivia could feel the eyes of the onlookers on her.

Olivia took a deep breath, trying to maintain her composure. She didn't want to stoop to the woman's level, but she couldn't let her disrupt the situation any further. She stood her ground, determined to get to the bottom of things.

The angry woman seemed to falter for a moment, taken aback by Olivia's assertiveness. Her angry facade wavered, and she seemed to realize that she was losing the sympathy of the bystanders. Her shoulders slumped, and she finally fell silent.

"Okay, now you can tell me what exactly caused this commotion!" Olivia turned to the female employee and asked, after noticing that the unreasonable woman had fallen silent.

The two employees, now speaking in measured tones, detailed the events that had unfolded, shedding light on the misunderstanding that had led to the disturbance.

Olivia listened intently, her frown deepening with each revelation. It was clear that the entire situation had spiraled out of control due to the woman's failure to fully comprehend the employees' explanations.

"Sigh...!"

A heavy sigh escaped Olivia's lips as she glanced at the now-silent woman. Despite her growing irritation and anger at the woman's earlier behavior, Olivia took a deep breath and calmed herself. She knew that resolving the situation calmly and respectfully was the only way forward.

With the situation clarified, Olivia turned to the unreasonable woman, her voice softer now. "Ma'am, it seems like there was a misunderstanding. Can we please resolve this calmly and respectfully?"

The woman seemed to have calmed down as well, realizing her mistake. She nodded, and the tension in the air dissipated. The onlookers dispersed, and the employees went back to their duties.

Vivienne and Rhiannon, who had been observing the scene from behind Olivia, exchanged amused glances. They were impressed by how Olivia had handled the situation, diffusing the tension and resolving the issue before it could escalate further.

In the end, the situation was resolved amicably, thanks to Olivia's level-headedness. She left the scene with Vivienne and Rhiannon, continuing their tour of the location they were considering for their store.

As they walked away, Olivia couldn't help but chuckle at the absurdity of the situation. It had been a dramatic turn of events, but she was glad that it had ended peacefully.

She couldn't wait to discuss their plans further with Vivienne and Rhiannon, excited about the possibilities of their new venture in this bustling location.

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At the evening, somewhere at Scion Qing City.

"Broomn...broomn..."

"Screeech...!"

As the evening sky darkened over Scion Qing City, the sleek sports car glided to a halt under the flickering street lamp.

Two figures emerged from the vehicle, their footsteps purposeful as they made their way towards what appeared to be a rundown storage unit. The shutter was defaced with crude graffiti, and a noxious odor hung in the air, assaulting their senses.

"Hey, open up, bitches!" One of the men barked, his gruff voice betraying his annoyance at the sight before him.

A voice from the other side of the shutter responded with a challenge. "Password, please!"

The man's frustration boiled over. "Huh, what did say, you bastard!" he snapped, irritated by the game being played with him.

The leaner of the two intervened, stepping forward with a calm and piercing voice. "Cool down, let me handle this. We are Shadow Agents."

His words carried a weight that seemed to command respect. The tension hung in the air as they waited for a response.

"Click...clang...!!"

The clicking sound echoed through the air as the shutter revealed itself to be a clever disguise, sliding open with a metallic clang. Hammer and Bullet exchanged a glance, their expressions guarded as they stepped forward into the revealed entrance.

The man who greeted them was adorned with an array of chins, rings, and piercings, his appearance striking and mysterious.

"Come inside, Mr. Hammer and Mr. Bullet, to our humble abode," he said with a respectful bow, his piercing eyes locking onto theirs. He motioned for them to enter with a sweeping gesture, inviting them into the hidden chamber.

The soft glow of the lights illuminated the vast hall, casting shadows that danced along the walls.

Hammer and Bullet found themselves in a completely different world as they stepped into the lair. The air was thick with anticipation and the hum of energy, as if every machine and every person in the room had a story to tell.

A man sat at a large blackjack table in the center of the room, his eyes sharp and calculating.

He greeted Hammer and Bullet with a chilling stare, his voice smooth and confident. "Welcome to Hollow Road, Mr. Hammer and Mr. Bullet," he said, his words laced with a hint of menace.

It was clear that he knew who they were, and that their reputation had preceded them.

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