Stronger Every Time I Die

Chapter 679 Bound for Heaven Island

Arthur’s smile was full of warmth and sunlight. It reached deep into Ashley’s heart. She smiled just as brightly, wanting to give Arthur the same kind of warmth in return. In the room next door— Toby and Tricia were chattering away as they helped pack Taylor’s things. Over the past month, Arthur had moved Toby, Tricia, and Taylor into his spacious villa near Governance University. The mansion was massive—big enough to fit several more families comfortably. It was a quiet place, staffed with maids and top-tier doctors. With that kind of care, Toby and Tricia could finally feel at ease. Tomorrow, they’d be setting off for Heaven Island. This time, Arthur was bringing all of his loved ones with him. He wanted every one of them to attend his wedding. Mateo, unfortunately, couldn’t get away for that long. He politely declined Arthur’s invitation with a touch of regret. Of course Mateo wanted to go—who wouldn’t want to visit the mysterious Heaven Island? But as the president of Governance University, Mateo had a mountain of responsibilities he couldn’t just abandon for months on end. Hugo, on the other hand, was far more decisive. He filed for early retirement from his government post and kept only his position as a university professor. All his students were headed for Heaven Island—why shouldn’t he go too? If he liked it there, he could stay and teach the island’s children, bringing them all the knowledge he had to offer. Mateo was deeply envious of Hugo’s move. But Mateo was younger than Hugo by quite a bit—early retirement simply wasn’t an option for him yet. Not just Hugo—Spencer resigned from politics too.He said he wanted to spend more time with his family. Nancy handed the management of Walker Group to her team, and Claudia Corporation was in the capable hands of Stanley, Arthur’s right-hand assistant. There was nothing to worry about. After the wedding, they could always come back to the mainland. But for now, they were headed to Heaven Island early to personally prepare the wedding venue and their new home. The next morning— The sun shone especially bright and warm. Arthur wheeled Ashley outside, followed by servants and bodyguards hauling their luggage. Their journey to Heaven Island had officially begun. Cars were already waiting at the front gate. Wind carefully carried Taylor into one of them. Toby, Tricia, and Taylor would ride together so they could care for him more easily. Arthur and Ashley took one last look at the familiar streets around them before their car sped away. This time, they wouldn’t be coming back any time soon. And really, there was nothing left here they were unwilling to leave behind. Arthur had his own private yacht. The vessel was luxurious beyond belief, outfitted with everything imaginable—first-class facilities, a professional kitchen, attentive staff. Nothing was lacking. Even people like Spencer, Nancy, and Hugo—who’d all seen their fair share of wealth and extravagance—were stunned by the sheer opulence of the ship. The food and accommodations aboard weren’t just equal to what they had on land. They were better—far better. Every ingredient imaginable was on board, including delicacies they’d never even seen before. Once everyone had boarded, the yacht set sail for Heaven Island. There was no rush. They could take their time and enjoy the trip as they went. The ship was fully stocked. No one had to worry about a single thing. That evening—Arthur wheeled Ashley out onto the deck. The sunset over the ocean was breathtaking. Facing the glowing sky, Ashley couldn’t help but sigh in wonder. “It’s so beautiful.” Arthur looked at her face, bathed in the golden light of dusk. It gave her features a soft, radiant glow. He responded without thinking, “The sunset is beautiful, but it’s nothing compared to you.” Ashley’s cheeks turned pink, glowing even more in the warm twilight. Just over a month later— The yacht cut through the mist as everyone watched in awe. They’d finally reached the coast of Heaven Island. Benjamin and Nina were already waiting onshore. As the ship approached, they started waving excitedly from a distance. After nearly two months apart, Nina had missed them terribly. Arthur and Ashley waved back, calling out, “Grandpa! Lynn!!” “Hey!!” The old man and young girl responded brightly, their faces lit up with joy. In that moment, Benjamin truly felt the happiness of family returning home. Everyone disembarked quickly. Benjamin wasn’t quite what they had imagined. As the founder and leader of Heaven’s Cult, they’d expected someone stern and imposing. But Benjamin greeted them with nothing but warmth and enthusiasm. After brief introductions and greetings, he personally led everyone to Heaven Island Palace. The scenery on the island was stunning—idyllic and serene. The more they looked, the more they loved it. Even in the fields, they spotted people working among the crops.

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