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.

cue, Lydia suggested, “Why don’t you rest a bit in

“Okay”.

to rest, but sleep eluded

Hannah’s eyes snapped open before Lydia could even

Palmetan’s island, with the vast sea stretching before

they got out, a staff member welcomed them and guided them towards

only operates two

board, I should remind you that the island is

But don’t worry.

of entertainment facilities and our staff will assist you upon

staff,

here for the

there be a ferry available to take us back

to her

earlier, Miss, there are

late, you might have to stay

But don’t worry.

and dining

was already lost

just make out the island over

gaze, Hannah looked

her hair as she caught the faint scent

island, lush with green vegetation, was just a

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

have skilled staff and emergency medical personnel on site to ensure

the staff’s reassuring

rds, Hannah remained cautious.

slightly as they

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