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.

bit in the car? I’ll wake you

“Okay”.

closed her eyes to

came to a stop, Hannah’s eyes snapped

leading to Palmetan’s island, with the vast sea stretching

welcomed them

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

board, I should remind you that the island is only partially developed, so cell service

But don’t worry.

and our staff will assist you

the staff, Hannah

“We’re here

ferry available to take us back once

staff member turned to her with

earlier, Miss, there are only

the auction runs late, you might have to stay

But don’t worry.

and dining are

lost in thoughts of

make out the island over

gaze, Hannah looked

she caught the faint scent of the

lush with green vegetation, was

staff continued, “Though only half of the island is developed, our boss has

and emergency medical

staff’s reassuring

rds, Hannah remained cautious.

tension eased only slightly

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