LOGINDespite Tanya's reluctance, she agreed to join the party for the sake of future partnership, if not out of respect towards Bernard.Alexander sighed in relief and quickly said politely, "Thank you, Ms. Sweet. I'm sure it has been a journey and you'd need some rest, so I'll let your concierge lead you and your family to your villa. Mr. Arnault also instructed that you just need to ask your concierge for anything you need, and our island's staff will do their best to meet it."Tanya nodded. "Do send Mr. Arnault my thanks."Alexander smiled, but at the same time wondered if Tanya misunderstood.While he said they would meet her needs, he never mentioned waiving the bill for her stay.And with how frugal Bernard had been late, he was not about to pay Tanya's bill for her…For an instant, he thought about warning Tanya indirectly, but soon decided against it.If Tanya got upset, Bernard would blame him for talking too much.The policy required all payments to be combined into a sing
Charlie waved her off, groaning, "Urgh… I'd rather not see familiar faces while I'm on holiday."Claire shrugged. "It's no big deal—we're staying here for four nights anyway. It's just three nights left, and it will be over before we know it."-Meanwhile, it was indeed Tanya, her family, and her bodyguards in the seaplane that was beginning its final approach.She had flown from LA on a private jet for half a day, journeying over nine thousand miles and finally landed on Male slightly before dawn.She managed to get some proper rest on her jet, but it still left her a little upset.Even as she changed to the seaplane, she was complaining to her mother, "I thought we'd arrive in seven hours—eight, tops. But instead it took half a day and it's killing me… Should have asked before letting my manager choose the Maldives."Her mother smiled. "The Maldives isn't famous back home since it's way too far, but the climate is the same as the Caribbean and the scenery is good too. Let's ju
That night, Charlie found actual peace for once, feeling the dank sea breeze and listening to the splashes of ocean waves.Claire had already fallen asleep beside him much earlier, keeping her back to him so he didn't notice anything strange.Early next morning, she quietly got out of bed while Charlie was still asleep.Although she did her best not to make a sound, Charlie still quickly sensed it and woke up.After leaving the bedroom, Claire found a door facing the ocean in the living room and the bedroom, revealing the azure ocean once it was opened.As she stepped out of the bedroom and onto the balcony, she found that it had a handrail made of raw wood and offered decent privacy.With the entire villa built over an islet, she could hear the waves splashing right beneath.There were two beach chairs outside, and a shallow pool outside.When Claire stepped out, the horizon was just brightening and the sun was yet to be seen.She sat on the beach chair, staring blankly at th
For that, Bernard had to tell finance to falsify revenue and profit records to keep Cindy in the dark for the moment.He didn't tell her about the cancer either—people as rich as him were naturally wary of those around him. As such, he was concerned that if Cindy found out, she would quickly pressure him into leaving a will and begin to claim control of the joint-ownership assets.Being prepared for the worst was a proper spousal procedure, but Bernard knew enough about human nature. He understood that if Cindy knew that he was dying, she would start giving him the cold shoulder even as she prepared for his death.And if he died as she expected, they just might remain a loving couple until his departure.If he lived longer than expected, however, there was no telling if she would feel aggrieved after making preparations early for his death.The worst thing that could happen to a man was always a change of heart.Before said change, the same thing might bring them pain or torment.
That 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
The sound of Carmen’s cell phone ringtone gave Harold a scare.Harold quickly reached his hand into Carmen’s bag before he took out an Apple iPhone.When he saw that someone was calling her, he hurriedly turned off the cell phone without saying anything. After that, he threw the cell phone back into C
Rosalie’s mother had always told her that the most important task in her life was to do her best to serve Sheldon, her biological father, and the entire Schulz family.Over time, this belief had become her unwavering belief in life.Her mother had brainwashed Rosalie for twenty-one years ever since sh
Donald’s life had been miserable recently.His eldest son, Sean, was still at home recovering from his injuries, while his second son, Kian’s condition had not improved. He had basically given up on treatment. Besides all these, Donald’s wife, Alice, had also requested for a divorce recently. The
Charlie had recognized Albert’s voice via the speakers of the intercom system. However, he never thought that Albert would come to his house at this time. Also, from what he heard from his father-in-law, he did not come here alone. He then rose and said, “Dad, I’ll open the door.” Claire as







