ies in a riot of pastels as Jade stepped out onto the terrace outside the

r local journalists and county officials alike. The resort's image was undergoing a radical transfor

ns flooded in, each one more sensational than

ronmental Lawyer: A Mat

Fiancée: Savio

ebranded: Lux

pated the attention, but the spotlight felt blinding. Negotiating in secre

o appeared in the doorway, arms crossed and a l

asked, his voice

hone with a resolute snap.

ouse designed in charming Charleston style, smo

urtains flirting with a gentle morning breeze. A single orchid bloomed on the

paused at the doorway, taking her in with eyes that shimmered with intrigu

her heart racing. "Go

g her a steaming paper

ith gratitude, her gaze loc

Then, Elliot's voice broke the silence, rich with determination. "We have thirty minutes before the count

ipation mingling with a hint of fe

h. Outside, the terrace buzzed with anticipation. A press pen had sprung to

suits, a duo of local reporters jockeying for position, and a sea of

its screen illuminating a

Commitment to

ership with Dune

ng-term Environ

Cutting-edge Loca

ervation of

Eco-Friendly G

ansparency in D

for Regional Con

Leadership by "Mr. D

ssionately campaigned for but with the undeniable flair of Drake Industries. Her eye

wave of exhilaration washed over her. Was he truly offering h

solid and reassuring. "This unifies

excitement sparking betwe

rming smile playing on his lips. "P

eins. She took a steadying sip of her coffee, a

a flurry of flashing cameras and an eager press. The air bu

y stage a fake engagement?

t MrDrake after last nig

ocus from luxury development t

d to command attention. Elliot's warm touch on

nd strong over the crowd. "We're here because our vision for Dune H

joining forces both personally and professionally, we can launch a groundbreakin

staggering $20 million into eco-friendly infrastructure, kick off a marine conservation initiative, a

bing into funding details, the nature of their engagement, and the ramifications of a potential b

nty board members gathered at a sweeping semicircular dais. Commissioner Rey

d chairs, felt charged with expectation. Jade set up her laptop and p

the resort, species inventories, and cutting-edge building de

h conviction. "Today, we present a visionary plan that not only safeguards our f

dancing in the wind. "This dune ridge acts as a natural barrier against s

pable, and Jade knew they were on

through slid

on of nativ

eled roof

g cisterns hidden b

urs in partnership

ancing, investor interest, and projected ROI-his corpo

could see nods from several commissioners.

marine preservation initiative, the doors at the

face flushed, eyes blazing with anger. Wh

Drake, pardon the

Reyes frowned and raised a hand for quiet

chair's attempt to interject. He held up a sh

doctored, the soil samples falsified, and this entire engagemen

omach plummeted. She glanced at Ell

on the table. Commissioner Rey

she reached for the papers, the intruder whisp

ever anticipated. Her pulse thundered in her ears, and she realized at that moment that the war f

r arm. She met his gaze, seeing conc

intruder turned to her and whi

at you've just signe

ts flickered-and the pro