Dusk. Wind blew through his hair as the rush of the speed boat came over him. He peered through aviator sunglasses at the golden sun slowly setting on the horizon. Flecks of amber and crimson sparkled off the still of the Pacific Ocean. Trevor Barron looked to the young pilot of the speed boat, quickly maneuvering his voyage through the Ocean off the coast of Catalina Island. Trevor slowly turned his attention to his destination, the gargantuan luxury yacht, sitting quietly, patiently in the Ocean awaiting his anticipated arrival.
Trevor smiled as he looked up to the assembled crew, dressed in seafaring whites. Trevor waited until the speed boat docked with the massive yacht Rasputin . Charles Fayden emerged from behind the gathered crew. He was dressed as the captain of the helm in traditional classic American Ralph Lauren linen, touting a half full Delamain Le Voyage cognac, My favorite New Yorker returns to the West Coast! Fayden toasted his glass as Trevor stepped aboard. Trevor smiled cheap around the world tickets as he shook his hand, Hello, Fayden. Trevor always addressed him and his sons by their family name. Fayden reached cheap around the world tickets out and pulled him close for a loving embrace. They were practically family cheap around the world tickets and loved and respected each other deeply. Fayden smiled, Come aboard, Barron. Welcome to my home on the ocean. Tell me, have you finally come to your senses and decided to defect to the West? Ready to give up your Empire State? He laughed. Trevor smirked. That was a no.
The luxury yacht was indeed cheap around the world tickets superb in every way. All 275 feet of the yacht were custom designed by Fayden and finished out with the finest appointments. It was christened off the coast of Santa Barbara with a vintage bottle of Dom Perignon, and Fayden s wife and mistress were both present. Fayden led Trevor into the main salon. Leather seating, fine polished rosewood throughout and crystal fixtures completed the gorgeous interior. Fayden cheap around the world tickets heartily slapped Trevor on the back as he hurried to his bar to tend to another drink, Scotch still your poison, Barron? He asked as he dived head first into his stash. It was no secret that Fayden enjoyed his drink, and a rocks glass was never far away. Trevor nodded with the question and Fayden hurried to pour.
This is quite the step up from your last yacht, Fayden. Trevor looked around at the furnishings and the Pollock in the corner. The glass wall at forward offered an incredible view of the ocean and Catalina far away in the distance. Fayden chuckled, This? This is a tug boat. You should see the plans I ve drawn up for the next boat. It ll be a beauty, I tell you! I ll keep her docked in Monaco. We love it there. He stepped from around the bar and offered a drink to Trevor. He willingly accepted and they toasted. Trevor brought the glass to his lips. He noticed crew hurrying about tending to operating this fabulous ocean liner.
Fayden unbuttoned his navy jacket cheap around the world tickets and turned to a tufted leather chair. He crossed cheap around the world tickets his legs and reached for one of his prized pre-embargo Cuban cigars from his gorgeous custom-made humidor set on the onyx top side table, So you certainly did come a long way for a chat. He wanted to get the ball rolling. Trevor smiled as he turned to Fayden, You know I didn t come all the way to California for just a chat, Fayden. He replied. Fayden puffed his Cuban.
Your granddaddy cheap around the world tickets s company is in good hands, Barron: yours and your sisters. Now I admire, cheap around the world tickets respect and love your grandfather I do. But I think your little sister is innovative and she has the drive and passion cheap around the world tickets that I think Barron Worldwide needs at the helm. He said. Trevor stopped in his tracks. His smile slipped from his face, You knew I was coming all the way out here to secure your support, Fayden. Why did you let me make the trip just to turn on me? He asked. Fayden puffed his cigar, If you think what I m saying is turning on you, then you re not only terribly mistaken, you ve wasted thousands of dollars of jet fuel for your pretty little Barron plane. I want what s best for Barron, and you know it. I have always supported your grandfather and his grandchildren. He named me to his board of directors before you were even born, and I want all good things for anyone named Barron, and any hotel with your name on it.
My sister has plans to break my company apart and sell it on the open market. Trevor revealed. Fayden grinned, Well tell me what in hell is wrong with that? He asked. Trevor kept his shock from showing on his handsome young face. He sipped his scotch and looked upward at Fayden, cheap around the world tickets There isn t enough time in the world to tell you what s wrong with that. I want your support to keep Barron together. I need your support to keep Barron together. I have a plan that will keep her from brining us down. That s what she ll do, Fayden, if I don t keep a united front on our board of directors. My grandfather didn t appoint you to the board because of your high flying exuberance. He knows you to be a smart, creative powerhouse. That s what we need on our board and I hope we can keep you on board. Trevor revealed he was prepared to take drastic cheap around the world tickets measures.
Fayden pulled his Cuban from his lips, What the hell are you talking about? He asked. Trevor smiled, I m prepared to make any necessary changes to our leadership team and that isn t limited to my executive group. cheap around the world tickets I am prepared to make changes to our board of directors. I d like to see your forty years of service to Barron cheap around the world tickets Worldwide continue. Wouldn t you? He asked. Fayden sat in silence while Trevor waited for an answer.
Fayden was now the one in shock. He couldn t believe his ears. Trevor just told him he was going to remove him from his board seat with Barron cheap around the world tickets if he didn t go along with his plan and support that plan. Fayden knew Trevor wasn t the young whippersnapper out of Harvard ready to make his place in the world. He was a strong, cheap around the world tickets viable, powerful multinational conglomerate CEO and was prepared to back up every word he said. Fayden knew to act fast, and so he did.
Morning. The Hamptons. Edward never passed on an opportunity to showcase his beautiful Country House to anyone willing to take the entire tour. This morning would be no different for his special guest Marissa Morrison. He had taken the last hour to show her the estate stables that housed his Arabians, Appaloosas, Thoroughbreds and Richardson s polo pony Cirollo s from Argentina. They strolled through the Rose Garden where the team of horticulturalists and gardeners were hard at work. Edward showed Marissa a lovely pond with weeping willows and cabanas set for relaxation, the gazebo in the North Lawn and the private beach just a stone s throw from the estate that the Barron s access all summer long. Edward took great pride in his House and everyone knew it.
Your home is absolutely lovely, cheap around the world tickets Mr. Barron. Marissa complimented as she took her seat at the table on the outdoor terrace. Edward smiled at her, Oh thank you very much. And please, call me Edward. He replied. She offered a smile.
Rand and Joanna joined them at the table. Edward enjoyed al fresco breakfast and was usually on the terrace for an early meal every day during the summer months. George hovered and instructed staff to hurry about pouring juice and water from crystal carafes. Joanna watched the staff as they began to serve her guest. Joanna was watchful, and known to order George to dismiss a servant based on the slightest wrong move. The staff feared her, and she enjoyed that fact.
Rand smiled as he turned toward Marissa. He was trying not to make it entirely obvious cheap around the world tickets that he was already completely interested in her. Marissa felt the same connection to Rand. This morning, however, she was all business and her only interest was connecting with Edward Barron, Diversified real estate holdings. I hear that s the key to success for Barron Worldwide. She kicked the ball off to Edward. Joanna sat back, gorgeous in a yellow summer Donna Karan dress and gorgeous canary diamond Tiffany s earrings. Her sunglasses shielded her rolling eyes. The very mention of business forced her immediately to succumb to narcoleptic fits of boredom.
Edward smiled as he looked at Marissa. He knew she had taken a genuine interest, Indeed. Diversity has been integral in laying the foundation of my company. It always has been. Many in real estate will claim that their secrets of diversification lie in scattering oneself; not putting all your eggs in one basket. The truth is for Barron, my interests are all over the board. I wanted to be involved in everything. When I was a kid, my mother told me she could never hold my attention very long, and I was always interested in something new. Today s inflated healthcare would slap me with ADHD and send me on my way.
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