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 nodded with a

“Don’t worry, I’ll go.

head off and have fun

to discuss something

Mitchell.

Lydia bounded away, Hannah turned to Bryson,

going to

aback by her assertion,

“Why?” he asked.

you already know

sense of defeat

party, which is why

let you go there by

Such an exasperating man!

her voice low, tried to reason with him, “If something were to happen, at least

island, but if Pearson is looking for trouble,

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