The previous island owner had done a great job in planning the island, and the facilities on the island were exceptionally well-equipped. They arrived at the shore on a private yacht, where a butler personally came to greet them, and the rooms were arranged perfectly. Everyone would spend a pleasant day and night on the ship.After the butler introduced the basic facilities to everyone, Aidan couldn't help but praise Triston, "Well done, my boy! This time, you hit the jackpot, a deal that's guaranteed to make a profit!"When Triston announced that he had bought the island, many people thought he was taking over something that no one else wanted. Now, it seemed that if it weren't for the previous buyer's urgent need for money, Triston wouldn't have gotten such a good deal.Although Casier was highly developed economically, land resources were limited. Most of the available land had been used for building tall buildings and real estate development, with very few opportunities like t
Catherine pushed open the huge floor-to-ceiling windows, revealing a small flatland with a row of lounge chairs next to it.She found a thin blanket and covered herself with it, lazily leaning back on the chair, basking in the sunlight.Seeing her relaxing so comfortably, Branden joined her on the lounge chair.The afternoon sun wasn't as intense. It only brought warmth when it touched their bodies, without any stinging sensation. Triston and the others had finished placing their luggage and gathered in the lobby as planned.Everyone else had arrived, but Catherine and Branden were nowhere to be seen for a long time. This made the rest of them feel a bit strange, especially Triston, who was the host.He raised an eyebrow, smiling wickedly at the others around him. "Well, could the two big shots be having a date, leaving us here?"Just as he finished speaking, Ronin was the first to confront Triston."Stop talking nonsense, or I'll tear your mouth apart. Our boss would never do
Triston suggested playing games together after dinner, but Audrey refused.Triston was enraged and roared, "Why do you come here if you don't want to have fun together? Just looking for another place to sleep?"Audrey's face darkened after being scolded in public. She glowered at Triston coldly. "Yeah, I'm just here to sleep. So what? You've gone too far. Why don't you mind your business?""You bought the island but didn't buy the sea, alright? How about you tell the sea what to do?""You!" Triston was even more furious. She said that he had gone too far in such a sarcastic tone!Did he push things too far and dwell too deeply on it?Wasn't he trying to be a good host since he had invited them to his island?Audrey saw Triston at a loss for words in his fury and stood up to leave the table."I'm all set. I'm going to have a rest. Enjoy yourselves."The crowd finally dared to continue chatting only when Audrey was out of sight.Aidan looked at Triston curiously and asked, "H
Branden took Catherine's hand and led her down the ship. Paxton was not with them, so Branden planned to drive himself.Their cars were all parked at the parking lot by the shore before they headed to the island.Catherine peeked at Branden and noticed the dark circles under his eyes. She said casually, "I'll drive."Branden did not object to it. He was glad that Catherine was thoughtful and cared about him. "Okay," he replied softly and handed the car key to Catherine.Catherine had masterful driving skills. After they got into the car, Catherine started the engine quickly and drove away.The dock was remote, and they did not meet many cars or passengers, so Catherine drove speedily.When driving past a ditch, the car shook violently and hit the side uncontrollably."We have a flat tire," Catherine said sternly.It was an emergency, but Catherine was calm and unaffected by it.Yet, her cold eyes darkened a little, and she sneered.The accident caused the car to rush towa
The group of thugs surrounded Catherine. They sprang upon her and attacked her.The first action Catherine took was to push Branden behind her abruptly away.Her movement was precise and pushed Branden out of the surrounding circle. Since those men were after her, she would handle them herself.Branden's brows slightly furrowed when Catherine pushed him away.He watched as Catherine punched out and hit a man to the ground agilely, and there was a hint of resignation in his pretty eyes.His girlfriend was too capable, leaving no chance for him to protect her.How he wished he could do something for her!The thugs closed in upon her again, all having weapons in their hands.They had thought it would be a snap to take down Catherine. Yet, one of them was down first, and they did not even see how Catherine made her move.Catherine had planned to punch them with her bare hands. She felt a slight sting in her palm when she clenched her fists. She lowered her eyes and saw the bright
The police station was in the suburbs, a district known for its law and order. Generally, few people would call the police or report cases, and the police officers there were under a little less pressure.However, that day, the police station could be considered crowded. All kinds of noises and screams echoed, and the outsiders might think that something terrible was happening.Paxton was going through the procedures. The police officers who took statements noticed Paxton's extraordinary aura.They thought, "The man and woman sitting aside must be from prestigious families. I can tell it from a glance."Although they are still young, they are already so good-looking, not inferior to those movie stars."The one who called the police was a driver. He passed the tunnel and witnessed the affray.According to his narration, the police arranged for two patrol cars to head to the scene.Unexpectedly, those who fought weren't brought back to the police station by the two patrol cars but
Catherine's answer stunned the police officer once again. He stared at her and asked in disbelief, "You? Are you kidding? You fought a dozen adult men alone?"Miss Swann, you are at the police station. Please be serious. Don't try to cover for someone. And don't try to tell a lie because every lie will be exposed in front of evidence." As he said, the officer turned to glance at Branden.In his opinion, it was impossible for a girl like Catherine to fight with more than ten strong young men alone. Covering for someone was the only possibility.Catherine couldn't be bothered to explain. She had told the truth and didn't care whether the police would believe her.If she could, she might shrug and tell them, "Believe it or not."Paxton came well-prepared. He handed the evidence he had found to the police officer. "The surveillance camera at the tunnel entrance recorded what had happened at the scene. This is the surveillance footage. It can prove that Miss Swann didn't lie. The d
After Kason hung up the call, he looked at Catherine.His gaze changed immediately as soon as his eyes met Catherine's. He looked more respectful and humble than before.Before he could speak, two middle-aged men barged into the lobby. They looked anxious.It had attracted everyone's attention. From the uniform of the two officers, it could be seen their ranks were high from the badges on their shoulders.Kason greeted the officers respectfully with a salute. "Inspector, Sir, why are all of you here?"The two officers glared at Kason, expressing their dissatisfaction.The commissioner had called them personally, and the matter seemed urgent. They dared not disobey his order.The two officers looked around and saw Paxton. After confirming he was the one, the inspector approached him and respectfully greeted Paxton."Mr. Duncan, it's a pleasure to meet you. You should have sent your subordinate instead of coming over personally."Paxton glanced at the officer and was still stern