Hamed didn't notice Charlie just then.

He had one woman in each arm, a cigar between his lips, and looked clearly relaxed, even having a whale of a time.

On the other hand, Claire, Elaine, and Jacob were all perplexed, unsure how Charlie had become acquainted with the Syrian, who clearly looked rich.

Impatient as ever, Elaine asked bluntly, "Sonny, when did you meet him? I mean, how smug could he be, taking both wives out on a trip?"

Charlie smiled. "Like you said, it's their culture and it'