The Rolls-Royce provided by the hotel pulled up in front of the imposing entrance to the Jumeirah Burj Al Arab, one of the most luxurious hotels in the world, with its iconic sail-shaped architecture gleaming under the night lights of Dubai.

Celina got out of the car with impeccable, professional posture, even though her nerves were throbbing beneath her skin. She was determined to maintain as much professionalism as possible — even though she was about to spend a few days under the same roof