As they drove towards Palmetan, Lydia enthusiastically shared her plans for the island with Hannah.

After outlining her vision, she grabbed Hannah’s arm and gave it an excited shake.

“Do you think I have a good shot at winning the auction?”

Hannah believed that if it were merely about outbidding some affluent heir, Lydia would Likely succeed.

However, she had a nagging feeling that this auction might not be so straightforward.

“Hannah, what’s wrong?” Lydia finally noticed her friend’s preoccupation.

“You’ve seemed distracted ever since we got in the car.

Don’t you want to come?”

“No, it’s not that,” Hannah quickly reassured her.

“If I didn’t want to come, I would have told you outright.

“That’s true.

” Lydia blinked, puzzled.

“Then why do you seem so out of sorts?”

Hannah harbored a vague sense of unease, worried about what might await them on the island.

Yet, considering the gathering of affluent guests, she hoped any potential threats would tread carefully.

Her expression softened.

“I just woke up too early and I’m still feeling a bit sleepy.

My reactions are a bit slow today.

Lydia suggested, “Why don’t you rest a bit in the car? I’ll wake you when

“Okay”.

closed her eyes to rest, but

Hannah’s eyes snapped open before Lydia could even

the dock leading to Palmetan’s

staff member welcomed them and guided them towards the

private island, the port only operates two ferries daily and isn’t open to

that the island is only partially

But don’t worry.

island has plenty of entertainment facilities and our staff will assist

beside the staff, Hannah

“We’re here for the

available to take us

to

I mentioned earlier, Miss, there

auction runs late, you might have to stay

But don’t worry.

and dining are

lost

You can just make

excited gaze,

she caught the faint scent of the

with green vegetation, was just a small speck in the

of the island is developed,

skilled staff and emergency medical

the staff’s

rds, Hannah remained cautious.

tension eased only slightly as

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