Chapter 6188
Claire directed her parents to their room to get settled. As they took in the surroundings, the couple felt a sense of comfort wash over them.
They were most afraid of losing everything during their escape and were also concerned that the conditions on the island in the South Pacific would be too harsh. However, seeing the luxurious accommodations on the boat provided them with a measure of reassurance.
Jacob glanced around, running his fingers over the carpet and furniture, and remarked to Elaine, “Wow, this boat is filled with incredible things. The furniture is made of high-quality mahogany, and the carpet is a thick, handmade wool piece. I remember that these types of carpets originated from the Middle East and can cost tens of thousands of dollars for a single square meter. If the boat’s conditions are this good, the circumstances on the island must surely be favorable as well.”
“Is that really true?” Elaine asked in surprise, squatting down to feel a corner of the carpet. “Could something like this really be so expensive?”
Jacob reminded her, “Don’t you remember the carpet we saw at the Abu Dhabi Mosque? A square meter costs tens of thousands of dollars. What’s the difference between that carpet and this one?”
“You’re right!” Elaine exclaimed, her admiration evident. “This feels like a luxury.”
As she spoke, she couldn’t help but feel moved, adding, “Charlie truly is a great person. Even in such a situation, he cares for us so deeply.”
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