The day of the cocktail reception had finally arrived, and with it, the resort was alive with activity. Employees hurried from one place to another, putting the finishing touches in place: crystal glasses were being arranged on the tables, flowers adorned the lobby, and the orchestra tuned their instruments. Everything had to be flawless for the grand opening—the night that would officially mark the beginning of Cabanna Resort.

Henri, however, couldn't bring himself to share the same excitement