The smile on Zachary's face grew even brighter.
Hearing her praise felt more rewarding than closing any business deal.
The two of them continued eating while chatting about random things. Every now and then, Zachary secretly added more food to her plate whenever she wasn't paying attention, making her laugh when she noticed.
By the time they finished lunch, Sienna leaned comfortably against her chair while taking the last sip of her latte.
Now that she finally had the energy to look around, she took in the beautiful villa surrounding them.
The interior was elegant yet warm, filled with soft colors and tasteful furniture that made the entire place feel welcoming rather than extravagant.
Then her eyes drifted toward the floor-to-ceiling glass windows.
Beyond them stretched a breathtaking white sandy beach. Gentle waves rolled onto the shore beneath a bright blue sky, and the sunlight reflected beautifully across the sea.
"This place is beautiful," she said softly.
