After a few minutes, he handed her the hefty bill, each fee meticulously detailed. Stephanie felt a thrill of satisfaction as she approached Karen’s table, her footsteps resolute, her expression calm. Without a word, she slapped the bill onto the table in front of Karen with a crisp “Here’s your tab, ma’am.”
Karen’s head snapped up, her eyes narrowing as she scanned the bill. Her face twisted in disbelief. “Are you serious?” she hissed, practically vibrating with outrage. Stephanie gave her a polite, unyielding smile. “We’ll need you to settle this before placing any further orders,” she replied coolly.