CHAPTER 18: ALMOST

Gwendolyn was staying on a specific island and working at a specific resort, according to information Duke Estian discovered.

He therefore traveled a great distance to verify its veracity, but as soon as he and his companions set foot on the island, they were stopped by men dressed in black suits.

"I'm sorry, sir, but this is a private island. Approval from the owner is a must before setting foot here. So, if you don't want bullets raining in perfect weather like this, I will walk back to where I came from." The guard, who looked like their captain, replied with a very serious face.

So severe that his warnings would actually come true if they didn't follow their regulations. He is not the only man who is watching out for them, his butler nudged him and said. They are already surrounded by snipers.

They are definitely in a pinch. "Let's head back for now. We'll be back after getting permission." Estian walked back to his yacht and looked at the drifting island.

This place is really sus