37: DESTINY

"I couldn't believe it! I already informed them that I intended to purchase that island! Why didn't they honor their promise?" I watched as my brother rubbed his forehead in frustration after our conversation with the owner of the island left us stressed out. We discovered that the owner had sold the island to someone who offered twice the original asking price.

"I don't know. Maybe we can try to persuade the new owner to sell it to us," I suggested, trying to remain optimistic despite the setback.

"Do you really think we can convince the new owner? They already offered twice the price!" my brother retorted, his frustration evident.

"I know it's difficult, but it wouldn't hurt to try. I've decided to meet with the new owner and do my best to convince them," I affirmed, determined to exhaust every possibility. The island held sentimental value for us, and I wasn't ready to give up without a fight.

Back at my coffee shop, I was pleasantly surprised