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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have Brayden with

with

hard to refuse Lydia’s earnest

“Don’t worry, I’ll go.

head off and have

to discuss something with

Mitchell.

Hannah turned to

to the

her assertion, raised his eyebrows in

“Why?” he asked.

you already know the

Bryson with a sense of defeat

is why you don’t want me to attend,

could I possibly let you go there by yourself? Do I seem

Such an exasperating man!

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

around the island, but if Pearson is

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