Chapter 1: Hiryuu Island

Do you believe in Destiny? Do you believe in love? Do you believe in fate?

What if your fate is playing on you? How could you change your destiny and win against it?

Would you battle till the end? Or wait another life until you find her, and finally, your path crosses, and ultimately, be with her always.

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CASSIE'S POV

Across the vastness of forest on the foot of this inactive volcano on this small island name, Hiryuu could hear the bell clanging loudly.

The bell rang to remind everyone that morning class had ended and lunch break for an hour had begun.

The students are enthusiastic about having their lunch as those nearby could go home, but still, many stayed at the school grounds, looking for places to eat their lunches while having great talks with friends and hanging out for the entire hour.

Having lunch at school is actually fun. They could enjoy the scenery in the back garden, where benches were near the cliff, while others chose the school front garden with a view of the majestic volcano.

However, Cassie, who must go home and prepare lunch for her aunt Lydia, gathers her belongings and quickly puts them into her bag. She has to go home right away.

Besides making lunch, she must wash her school uniform to wear it for tomorrow.

Cassie hopes on her bike, then pedals as fast as she can when she enters the forest to take the shortest road towards her house.

However, when she arrived at the Villa, she wondered why three black cars were outside her house.

'Did something happen?' Cassie couldn't help to ask herself.

And what made her curious were the three men in black suits standing in front of the gate in a line facing the road.

Every time someone passes her house, it intimidates them with these gentlemen, whose eyes are glued on them with open mouths.

The funny thing is, they were also wearing those Black Sunglasses like in Men in Black movies, which made them look suspicious.

'What is going on here? Is there a funeral?' Once again, she talks to herself.

Cassie slowed pedaling as she wondered whether to ask who they were and whether appropriate to ask them to move away as they blocked the gate.

"Welcome back, miss!"

It startled her when these men immediately greeted her after she halted in front of the gate.

On the other hand, she was relieved that they knew she was living in that house.

"Er, thank you." She shyly thanked them afterward.

Then, one of these 'men in black' opens the gate.

Still in shock, she entered the driveway and parked her bike.

Cassie noticed there were more men in black suits standing in every corner of her house. It grew her frightened if something happen.

"What is happening?" she asked herself again while trailing down the pathway.

Cassie was very curious about who was this significant person visiting her home.

'Is it the president of this country? Why will he be interested in coming on this island?' her thoughts.

EMPIRE DRAGON HOTEL

Shun's POV

"Mr. Crow, here are the documents you were requesting," Rudolf handed the black folder to his boss.

"Okay, thank you," without lifting his head, Shun took the folder and did not waste time.

Instantly, he read the documents in his hand.

"So it was true," he uttered afterward, his eyes glued to the reports in his hand.

"Yes, boss. For two years, the madam manages to sell the properties. She had a few people doing it so to make it legal," Rudolf explained he asked later on. "What are you going to do now?"

"Is the weather clear?" Instead of answering him, Shun returns a question.

"Yes, boss," Rudolf quickly replied.

"That's good, then. Rudolf, prepare the yacht," nodding his head, he ordered.

"Don't tell me you will sail to the island personally?" Rudolf asked with surprise on his face.

But Shun corrected him. "We — will go personally."

"Understood, boss..." Confused, Rudolf bowed and then left the office to take care of the things his boss had requested.

Shun fell into deep thought. That island is the best location to build a new hotel he has planned for a long time. And before he purchases something, he wants to know its whole story firsthand.

After a thorough investigation, he discovered the nearby properties were for sale. The actual owner is a minor whose now an orphan.

Although she still had her foster family, a stepmother and a stepsister could not call a family when they secretly stole what was for that innocent girl.

Moreover, the entire island has got his interest ever since. He dreams of developing the place and wants to name the new hotel Dragon Empire Solaris.

It was perfect for what he had imagined already.

"Keir, prepare the agreement we need to sign."

"Yes, boss," Kier replied, who was silently standing beside his office table.

The head of his legal team quickly left the office without another word from his mouth.

Anyway, both Rudolf and Kier are his most trusted directors. Shun had five personal directors who took care of all his affairs, including Daichi, Blaire, and Meisha.

Blaire is the only woman among them, and she is his long-lost younger half-sister, he could locate and save years ago. Later then, she married Meisha, and the couple was a great help to him.

After signing more documents, Shun picked up his phone and dialed a particular number. "Blaire, did Meisha arrive already?"

"He was on his way back to the office, but an accident happened on 4th Avenue. He couldn't get through to find a shortcut." On the other line, Blaire answered.

"Okay. Tell him to go to The Peninsula Hotel instead. I will meet him there."

The Peninsula is a sister hotel that offers a function hall: for weddings, debuts, or any celebration, as it has a covered Glass Garden Castle for a romantic ambiance venue, especially during night events.

"Copy," Blaire answered after hanging up.

After the call ended, she dialed her husband's number to relay her brother's message.

Shun gets up from his seat. He strides toward the corner of his office to reach out of his coat. He then walked towards his secret elevator while dialing his phone, "Daichi, I am on my way to the parking lot."

He hung up the call after the other line answered.

After two hours of arranging his appointments, Shun began sailing to the island named Hiryuu, accompanied by two of his Directors: Daichi Isagawa and Rudolf Lao.

Daichi stands as his driver and bodyguard despite having countless men scattered around, always prepared for the call if he needs them.

"Ah, it has been a very long time... there is nothing the best feeling than being home," Shun murmurs between sighs.

He was now staring at the silhouettes of the island; warm feelings crept toward his heart and filled his chest with gladness.

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