Chapter 204

The coastline of Eudora appeared mysteriously beautiful under the overcast sky. Steel-blue waves lapped against golden sands as Vivian Laurent stood by the shore, the sea breeze tousling her hair.

Ethan Roscente's gaze never left her. She blended seamlessly with the seascape, as breathtaking as a masterpiece.

"Feel like sailing?" Ethan pointed toward the horizon. "There's a special island over there."

He deliberately omitted mentioning Santorini Island's famous heart shape—a beloved romantic getaway with luxury resorts.

"Sure." Vivian hadn't been out on the water in ages and agreed eagerly.

Ethan swiftly chartered a yacht. As he expertly checked the equipment, Vivian raised an eyebrow. "You can operate this?"

"Licensed and certified." He flashed the credentials from his pocket. "Learned from Felix and the others."

The yacht cut through the waves, cool wind whipping past them. Vivian's hair danced wildly as she closed her eyes, savoring this fleeting freedom.

Thirty minutes later, the heart-shaped island came into view. Crowds of tourists bustled along the vibrant shoreline. They strolled the beach, Ethan maintaining a respectful distance.

Suddenly, the sky darkened. Storm clouds rolled in with alarming speed, churning the sea violently.

"A squall's coming." Ethan frowned. "It's too risky to head back now."

They scrambled for shelter as fat raindrops began pelting down. Ethan draped his suit jacket over Vivian's head and guided her toward the nearest hotel.

"Only two rooms left," the front desk clerk apologized.

Just as Vivian started to speak, a drenched couple rushed in. "Please, we need a room!"

Upon hearing the rooms were taken, the teary-eyed girl pleaded, "Could you spare one? We just got engaged..."

Thunder cracked as rain lashed against the windows. Ethan watched Vivian silently, awaiting her decision.

Through the downpour, the hotel's heart-shaped emblem flickered faintly in the storm.