Chapter 49

[Arabian Nation of Zidra]

Zayed stared out through the glass windows of his sky office building in Zidra.

It has been forty-eight hours since their return from Paris.

The Paris trip was supposed to be a turning point in their relationship. He was supposed to win her over and start a new life with her.

But everything went south after they made passionate love whole night.

The next morning saw a different Aveline.

A wounded Aveline.

And it was his fault. His fault alone.

"Sire, here is the tender for the new resort" Zayed’s PA said, as he came in with a file.

"Which company won the tender?" Zayed asked taking the file from his PA.

"It’s an Indian company, Sire. They are an upcoming group. But the one resort they built in India is a success. Their second project is under construction. So far, the work done is wonderful. I think they will be the best for our new resort. The CEOs are young blood. With creative ideas." the other