The morning after the global gala, the relentless hum of the financial district and the suffocating pressure of corporate boardrooms vanished, replaced by the rhythmic, soothing cadence of crashing waves. The private Gulfstream jet touched down on a secluded coastal airstrip nestled along a breathtaking, untouched stretch of emerald coastline. As the cabin door hissed open, a warm, salt-kissed breeze drifted inside, carrying the crisp scent of ocean spray, damp pine, and blooming coastal jasmine. Ethan stood up, adjusting his dark sunglasses before offering his hand to Emma. Emma took his hand, stepping gracefully out of the aircraft. She wore a simple, elegant linen sundress that fluttered softly in the coastal wind, her dark hair falling loose around her shoulders. For the first time in months, the invisible weight of corporate warfare, legal crossfire, and high-stakes survival was entirely gone. "Where are we, Mr. Johnson?" Emma asked, looking around with genuine curiosity as a
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