Claire: Was he... mocking her for daydreaming?
Kenneth chuckled even harder from the side.
After breakfast, Kenneth drove them to the airport.
Their destination? Smokefall.
Julian and Claire took a flight to Smokefall Airport, then hopped into a car heading for the resort.
The resort was nestled deep in the Smokefall mountains, surrounded by steep peaks and thick forests. They’d somehow carved out a high-end, fairy-tale-like retreat in a place you could barely call accessible.
With a total investment north of 23 billion, Julian's firm held 60%, while Gary’s company accounted for the remaining 40%.
Claire hadn’t been to Smokefall much, but her impression of the place was all blue skies, fresh air, and breathtaking views.
As the car left the city behind, the skyline
