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Yes, please do update us when you can. And Olivia, thank you so much for all you’ve done for the inn so far. Hudson tells us you’ve been an incredible help.

ROBIN

I only wish we could keep you on forever.

OLIVIA

It’s been my pleasure. Truly.

ROBIN

Good luck with HadLink tomorrow.

GERALD

You know you really ARE much prettier than she is, Robin.

ROBIN

GERALD

I don’t think that means what you think it means, dear.

Chapter Thirty-Seven

Hudson

Welp, Gerald Johnson was right.

Hadley Morgan is pretty. I’d guess most people would agree that’s an objective fact. But next to Olivia, she’s just another blonde with a decent smile. Like, if Hadley’s a star in the night sky, Liv is the entire Milky Way. That woman can light up my world with a single glance. She’s been doing it unintentionally all day.

Both the glancing and the lighting.

Link and Hadley arrived about an hour ago, just after Natalie and Brady, and we kicked off their visit by giving them a tour of the whole Beachfront property. We showed them the lake, the beach, the pub, and the main guest room buildings. Then Liv took them out to the porch, while I got their bags moved up into the suites. Now I’m heading back to the group. Back to Liv.

The only one I see.

“Say cheese,” Olivia chirps as I come around the corner. She’s taking a selfie with Link in front of an enormous charcuterie board.

Natalie pipes up, “Literally.” That’s because Hadley’s on the other side of Link holding a plate of brie and crackers. Olivia takes a few more pictures—with the couple’s permission—then Brady and Link take up residence at a table, casually discussing their movie series.

A pack of lawyers will pore over the actual contract later, so this is more of an introduction to make sure the two of them have professional chemistry. Judging by the way they’re both prioritizing cheese, salami, and olives, I think their partnership’s a good match.

Meanwhile, laughter bubbles up from the table where Liv and Hadley are chatting with Natalie about her recent anniversary. The women are already thick as thieves. Abieville’s cup of gorgeous blondes runneth over today.

And while I don’t consider myself a prideful man, my chest swells a little at just how smoothly things are running. I get that this isn’t the official reopening of The Beachfront, but these are our first official guests. And one of them is a huge movie star.

Whether the guy is aware of it or not, Lincoln James has this rarefied air about him that oozes confidence. And he’s earned the accolades. Not only are his movies blockbusters, but he and Hadley do a ton of philanthropy work and donate more money to more worthy causes than just about anybody in Hollywood. Brady was right. Despite the red-carpet reputation, they’re a low-key couple that wants to live as normal a life as possible. And that’s played out since they got here. They’ve loved everything we’ve showed them so far, and we’ve just gotten started.

Olivia’s arranged a sunset cruise for everyone later, followed by dinner at the pub. We’ll be at a table with an incredible view of the lake. In fact, Liv’s made sure Link and Hadley are seeing the very best The Beachfront has to offer. And they must be impressed—or at the very least having a good time—because they’ve already sent multiple pictures of their own to Hadley’s dad and Link’s mom.

Under the lifeguard stand.

By the dock.

And on the porch swing.

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