LOGINThat night, no staff member of Cheval Blanc Randheli could sleep.They were all busy setting up towering arches and walls of fresh flowers, as well as rolling out the red carpet and cleaning up every inch of the island. Then, come tomorrow morning, the red carpet will be extended straight to the hotel.Bernard Arnault had just finished his seabed spa session with his wife Cindy Watts, and was complaining as he took the elevator upstairs. "Why would Tanya Sweet want to travel to the Maldives now, of all times? We'd be hearing fans screaming from one end of the island to the other. It's going to be so annoying.""What's so annoying about that?" Cindy replied noncommittally. "We're just doing business. The guest can afford to pay us, then we show them proper hospitality."Bernard dissed, "Sure, and I want the super-luxurious island resort I spent millions on to become a noisy fanmeet venue. It's just terrible. She has so much influence that we can't turn her down, and we even have to
Hamed then came over to Charlie's side, whispering as he reached him, "Let's talk while we walk, friend."While there was privacy in the villas, speaking outside risked being overheard.As they went further away, Charlie finally asked, "What is it?""I've booked a flight for two days later," Hamed replied. "I'm going back to Male a little past midnight, and then to Beirut.""Did you plan it, or was it a sudden decision?" Charlie asked."The latter," Hamed sighed. "I was going to take a long break, but got nervous after what you said in the evening, so I thought I needed to go back soon. I wanted to leave tomorrow, actually, but my wives refused when they heard Tanya was coming—not until they got a photo and autographs. That's why I'm only leaving in two days.""Sighing unhappily, he finished, "I really wanted to talk about the good old days, but I guess that has to wait until next time."Charlie nodded, "It's alright—just go do what you have to and quickly contact the border for
With that in mind, Charlie's position in Tanya's concert crew as her Feng Shui consultant was probably bullshit.Claire already suspected that the masked dancer whom Tanya kissed so passionately on stage was Charlie himself. However, she was convinced that a megastar like Tanya wouldn't be interested in some Feng Shui consultant like her husband, because she was a titan—if not positively divine, in comparison.But in hindsight, the one who was positively divine was Charlie and never Tanya!Now, she and Charlie just arrived at Cheval Blanc Randheli, but Tanya's coming tomorrow as well.It goes without saying that she must be coming for Charlie too.It was her only trip with Charlie, and could well be the last.Never could she have expected that another competitor was about to show up, and one who was way more wealthy and influential at that.How was she supposed to feel good about this?Still, seeing the surprise on Charlie's face, she asked, "Ms. Sweet is coming too? What a coi
As Tanya would be arriving tomorrow, all staff needed to make preparations tonight. At this point, the guests wouldn't be able to maintain secrecy at all and the staff hence admitted, "That's the notice we've received at the moment, but we can't be sure if it's really happening, or if there might be other issues."Even so, the guests playing with the stingrays cheered.Some amongst them were willing to pay scalpers ten times the normal ticket prices just to see their idol from afar, but even that might prove difficult. So none of them could have expected that she would come to the same island as them for their holiday, and how could they not get excited?Moreover, as the Cheval Blanc Randheli was basically one big hotel, all facilities were open to the public unless specified otherwise.That meant they could be dining in the same restaurant as Tanya, swimming in the same pool, or even riding the same yacht!However, while every other guest appeared thrilled, two of them appeared
Getting up, Charlie went over to give Hamed a heads-up before leaving the restaurant with Claire.Hani then approached them with a smile. "Mr. and Mrs. Wade, how does playing with stingrays sound? They often flock around the northern beach.""Stingrays?" Claire blurted in surprise. "Are they domesticated?""No, but they are a local species," Hani smiled, shaking his head. "And there are plenty of them in the waters around the island. They'd be playing or feeding during this hour, and return to the depths when it gets dark. So now's the best time to see them."Claire nodded and asked, "Can you take us there?""Of course, no problem!" Hani smiled. "We can ride a golf cart over. Allow me to drive."Claire finally smiled, and she chirped happily, "Thank you so much!"With that, she and Charlie got into the golf cart Hani used to ferry guests, the electric vehicle speeding steadily over the cobblestone path on the island as they headed straight for the northern beach.The island was
Elaine was naturally upset with Hani's response, and argued right then, "What's the meaning of this? Is the owner denying us hospitality? Who's more important, your owner or your customers?"Hani was left responding awkwardly, "Please, ma'am. While we always prioritize our clients, a concierge like me won't get to sway the owner's arrangements.""Where is he now?!" Elaine argued. "Tell him to see me—I need to ask if this is how he usually treats his customers!"Hani flinched from the retort, but asked gingerly, "Ma'am… would you happen to know who our owner is?"Elaine snorted in disdain. "Who cares? I paid for this vacation, or what? Is your boss a bigger deal than Bill Gates?"Hani cleared his throat as he quietly explained, "Well, he ranked third in last year's world's richest list… and Bill was the eighth.""What the hell?!" Elaine blurted in shock. "Some hotel owner is actually the third richest person in the world?!"Hani quickly went into lecturer mode and explained, "If
Sharp and agonizing pain in her leg sent shocking waves throughout Loreen’s body. She was extremely desperate and in despair, tears kept streaming down her cheeks.The young man grinned slyly as he looked at her tearful yet beautiful face. He cleared his throat and shouted, “Get her in the car!”Someo
When everyone saw the arrogant expression on Mr. Quinton’s face, the surrounding crowd held their breaths because they were certain that Charlie would lose in this confrontation.However, Charlie had a calm expression on his face, and he smiled as he replied, “I think that this is not your first time
Peter was stunned as he covered his cheek with his hand. After a short while, he yelled at Charlie.“You piece of thrash! How dare you hit me!”Charlie sneered before he said, “Why? Why wouldn’t I dare hit you? If I want to hit you, you’ll just have to deal with it.”After that, Charlie raised his hand
“Oh? Do you know Doctor Simmons?” The doctor asked curiously.Kenneth laughed delightedly. “Of course, and it’s more than an acquaintance! The famous doctor you mentioned is our family’s friend! Back then, when he was down and out, it was our family that helped him to rise again and achieve what he h







