As security quietly began reviewing the surveillance footage, the atmosphere aboard the luxury yacht remained lively. Most guests were completely unaware that someone had allegedly entered using forged authorization.Lorenzo discreetly instructed the security team not to alarm the guests, fearing it would ruin the gathering. "Handle it quietly," he murmured to the lead officer near the stairwell, glancing over his shoulder to make sure no one was within earshot. "No announcements, no visible searches. I don't want a single guest noticing anything's wrong. This gathering took months to arrange, and I'm not letting one incident undo it.""Understood, sir. We'll keep it contained to the surveillance room and report back the moment we have a match.""Good. And pull the footage from every checkpoint, not just the main one. Whoever did this clearly knew where the gaps were."The officer nodded and slipped away, disappearing down a narrow stairwell toward the lower deck.Meanwhile, Joshua ca

As the yacht sailed farther into the open sea, Lorenzo announced a private investment session for selected VIP guests. "If I could have your attention," Lorenzo said, raising his voice slightly as he addressed the deck, guests turning toward him with curious anticipation. "We'll be moving to the conference lounge shortly for a more focused discussion. Selected guests only, I'm afraid. The rest of you, please continue enjoying the afternoon — there's plenty more planned for later."A ripple of murmurs passed through the crowd, a few disappointed faces among those not on the list, though most simply returned to their drinks and conversations without complaint.Only those personally invited would be allowed into the conference lounge to discuss a multi-billion-dollar entertainment partnership. Joshua, Sherry, Kate, Damien, and several renowned investors were among those invited, while the remaining guests continued enjoying the activities on the deck."This way, please," an assistant sai

Later that afternoon, after the luxury yacht returned to the private marina, the guests gradually disembarked and headed back toward the island resort. Just as everyone believed the investment session had ended, several security officers quietly stopped Mark before he could leave the dock."Sir, if you could step aside for a moment," one officer said, positioning himself firmly between Mark and the path leading off the dock.Their serious expressions immediately drew attention, causing nearby guests to slow down and gather around to watch what was happening."What's this about now?" Mark asked, forcing an irritated smile. "I already spoke with your team earlier."The head of security politely informed Mark that there was a problem with the VIP authorization he had used to board the yacht. "According to our investigation, the access pass you presented earlier today was never officially issued by the organizers," the officer said. "It was illegally activated through the resort's interna

About an hour later, after the commotion at the private marina had finally settled, the distinguished guests gathered inside the resort's exclusive business lounge for another high-level investment discussion. Unlike the earlier session on the yacht, this meeting was reserved only for selected investors, corporate executives, and business leaders. The atmosphere quickly became serious as everyone took their seats around the conference hall."Let's begin," Lorenzo said, taking his place at the head of the long table, setting down a folder of documents. "I know it's been an eventful afternoon, so let's keep our focus on what actually matters."A few guests chuckled quietly at the remark, glancing briefly toward Mark's now-empty seat near the back of the room, the earlier incident at the marina still fresh enough to earn a knowing look or two."Agreed," Diane Whitfield said, folding her hands atop the table. "I think we've all had enough excitement for one day."Shortly after the discuss

As the afternoon gradually became quieter and the business meeting came to an end, many guests dispersed across the island to enjoy the various recreational activities prepared by the resort. Rather than joining the crowd, Joshua quietly left the conference hall and took a leisurely walk through one of the island's scenic garden paths. Surrounded by palm trees, colorful flowers, and the sound of waves crashing against the shore, he finally found a rare moment of peace away from business negotiations.While walking through the resort, Joshua unexpectedly ran into Kate, who had also left the conference hall to clear her mind."Joshua," Kate said, slowing to a stop near a cluster of blooming hibiscus. "I didn't expect to see you out here.""Needed a break from proposals and margins for a while," Joshua said.Unlike their previous encounters, Kate no longer carried the same pride or prejudice toward him. She naturally slowed her pace and began walking beside him. "Mind if I join you?""No