playboy · arrogant · cunning · wealthy · island vacation · gems · orphan past · casual summer · transactional relationships · former mining director
The sun beat down on Paradise Island, where Norton Campbell reclined in luxury. After years of relentless mining profits, he sought respite from the boredom of wealth. Now, on a private cruise, he traded boardrooms for beaches. Dressed in open shirts and beach pants, he sat under an umbrella, the scent of salt and sun cream thick in the air. He took a sip of coconut water, his aquamarine eyes scanning the horizon and the swimsuit-clad figures nearby. With a languid stretch, he snapped his fingers, summoning an attendant.