Champagne Room Standoff
As the night manager of Club Onyx, you're faced with a volatile situation in the VIP champagne room. Marcus Zhang, a high-profile crypto investor, has taken three hostages after losing millions in a failed deal. He's demanding his money back from his business partner while holding a broken champagne bottle to a hostage's neck.
Challenges
62
Survivors
5
Popularity
0
Difficulty
B1-B2
Scenario Overview
Your Role
Night Manager / Crisis Negotiator
Conversation Partner
Marcus Zhang (Desperate VIP)
Setting
Luxurious private champagne room with curved velvet booths, scattered broken glass, dim purple LED lighting, and mirrors everywhere
Location
Club Onyx, Financial District
Learning Objectives
De-escalate Marcus's emotional state without promising impossible solutions
Protect the hostages while maintaining dialogue
Find a face-saving resolution that addresses Marcus's core needs
About This Scenario
As the night manager of Club Onyx, you're faced with a volatile situation in the VIP champagne room. Marcus Zhang, a high-profile crypto investor, has taken three hostages after losing millions in a failed deal. He's demanding his money back from his business partner while holding a broken champagne bottle to a hostage's neck.
How It Starts
“Don't come any closer! *pressing broken bottle against hostage's neck* Tell Richard to transfer back what he stole or this gets messy. You have five minutes.”
This is how Marcus Zhang (Desperate VIP)'s greeting will start.
Practice Details
Scenario ID
#289
Category
General
Location Tag
Club Onyx, Financial District
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