Impatient with any further provocation, Henri approached one of the drinks tables and picked up the first glass he found. He didn't even bother asking what it was; he simply brought it to his lips and swallowed it in a single gulp, feeling the burn travel down his throat. He needed courage. And somehow, that drink gave him exactly that.

In that brief instant, his mind flooded with confused thoughts. He remembered the millions he had invested in that resort, the time and effort he had devoted to