Beauty shook her head and hit her playfully.

"We are here to explore the cultural aspect; we need this environment."

Ferdinand's voice distracted them.

"Kathy, if you'd prefer a hotel, you're welcome to book one... but it may mean you're no longer interested in working with us."

Kathy's face flushed with frustration.

"If the company's bankrupt, just let us know! Don't force us to stay in some village in Puerto Rico; my skin is worth too much to risk getting bitten by some forest-crawling animals," she scoffed.

Mrs. Lola Cruz, who'd been watching the exchange, stepped forward with a friendly smile to ease the tension.

"Ay, mi querida, please don't...