The plane touched down swiftly, and I quickly adjusted my clothes before following Hebert to the hotel.
"My goodness, this hotel—it's a masterpiece, straight out of an Atlantis legend," I said, standing astounded in front of the enormous floor-to-ceiling window, taking in the breathtaking view of the sapphire-blue Aegean Sea.
The sleek, oval-shaped building stood quietly at the edge of the coastline, surrounded by pristine white sand gently kissed by the ocean breeze. But my awe was short-lived. Turning around, I caught sight of the two neat rows of uniformed guards and maids in the lobby. Just like that, my excitement plummeted.
"Hebert, I'm not comfortable being watched like this. Can you have them all leave?"
Hebert didn't show even a hint of irritation. He calmly walked o
