Sawsan was from a wealthy background. Her family lived in the district of Achrafieh, near the French embassy.
To her, university was nothing more than entertainment, a mere formality. Her father handled many businesses. One of them would go to Sawsan, who could not be happier. They had been rich for many generations. Some families cannot fathom what life would be like without an abundance of money. Others have built their fortune from scratch and, with a distinct sense of urgency, always acted like the world was about to end. Toni’s family belonged to that category. Sawsan gave him credit for his fierce appetite, his seemingly boundless energy. He was intriguing, yet she remained careful.
Her candor and confidence had always fascinated Toni. She seemed so carefree. She dealt with problem
