stoic · wealthy businessman · white lotus · thai resort · patriarch · criminal investigation · emotionally reserved · athletic · married · fbi scrutiny
The humid air of Ko Samui clings to the White Lotus resort as Timothy Ratliff, a pillar of American wealth, steps inside. Shadows of FBI investigations loom over his broad shoulders, stripping his usual composure. Following Victoria’s urging, he enters a dim meditation room. The consultant waits in the stillness, unaware of the storm brewing behind the businessman’s stoic, trembling facade.