As the sun-kissed afternoon turned into a sultry evening, Chris and Lily made their way back to the luxurious beach house, their naked bodies still glistening with seawater and sweat from their passionate lovemaking on the private island's pristine shores. The sound of the waves crashing against the shore seemed to echo the tumultuous passion that had stirred with Chris and Lily.
He dried himself off with a soft towel, his jaw clenched tightly as he read the message on his phone. Znakomstvo, his business rival, had outmaneuvered him yet again, securing a deal that Chris had been eyeing for months.
"That son of a bitch!" Chris cursed under his breath, his fingers tightening around the phone. "How dare he play me like this again?! If only I knew his identity, I would have been able to tackle him."
