Lydia, who had been playing beach basketball nearby, jogged over to Hannah when she spotted her.

“Why did you two come out so late? Just now, Atticus Pearson said he was hosting tonight’s entertainment.

He’s the owner of the island.

“Did he bring forward the auction of the island?” Hannah inquired, her curiosity piqued.

Lydia paused, struck by the question.

“That’s right.

We haven’t seen him all day, and he hasn’t mentioned the auction to us.

Maybe he plans to discuss it at dinner? After all, that’s when everyone will be there.

Did Atticus know the island’s secret from the start? Did he orchestrate this entire scenario just to lure them here and buy time?

Bryson, standing beside her, advised cautiously, “Regardless, you shouldn’t participate in the auction.

It’s best if you avoid the party tonight.

“No way!”

to Hannah’s arm, her voice

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I’ll only have Brayden

come with

earnest request, Hannah

“Don’t worry, I’ll go.

off and have

discuss

Mitchell.

Lydia bounded away, Hannah turned to

going to the

taken aback by her assertion, raised

“Why?” he asked.

you already know the

sense

about the dinner party, which is why you don’t want me to attend,

there by yourself? Do I seem Like a coward

Such an exasperating man!

her voice low, tried to reason with him, “If something

to snoop around the island, but if Pearson is looking for trouble, I won’t just

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