Chapter 24*

Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah, Dubai.

8:13 a.m

"Mr. White," The man in a beige Bisht atop an unblemished white kandoora called in his thick Emirati accent as he received his guest's hand for a shake. "Nice to see you."

"The pleasure is all mine, Sayyid Kareem."

"Have a seat."

The tall brunet young man in a black tuxedo obeyed with a smile on display. Almost immediately, waitresses filed in with assorted platters of breakfast pastries to occupy the entire table.

"How are you enjoying your stay in Dubai so far, Mr. White?"

"Wonderful is an understatement." He watched his cup being shaded with black coffee, expressed his gratitude to the waitress, and watch her leave.

"My delight to do business with you is beyond words, Mr. White."

"Same here. After all, what other bank can I rely on with my money, eyes closed, but yours?" He watched Sayyid Kareem sip his coffee with glee. "I've heard a lot about it from associates running their businesses over here. It's been reported to have be