Chapter 336

The aroma of grilled fish wafted through the sea breeze, its golden crispy skin hiding tender, juicy flesh.

The four of them sat around the campfire, eagerly devouring their hard-earned breakfast. Evelyn Laurent deftly skewered freshly caught fish onto sticks and turned them over the flames.

Mushroom soup bubbled in the iron pot, its rich fragrance filling the air.

[Help! This scene is too tempting! I can practically smell it through the screen!]

[Oscar-winning actor Julian is eating like there's no tomorrow—he's totally abandoned his image, LOL!]

[The other two groups are still chewing on hardtack while these guys are feasting on seafood. The gap is insane!]

Ethan Sullivan subtly placed the fattiest portion of fish onto Evelyn's plate.

Julian Langley caught the gesture instantly, his brows furrowing.

"Does the production crew need to switch bowls?" Evelyn waved her fragrant grilled fish, prompting a staff member to scurry over with fresh utensils.

After the meal, Ethan naturally stood to clean up.

His slender fingers dipped in seawater as he meticulously scrubbed every corner of the iron pot.

Evelyn rested her chin in her palm, her gaze unconsciously following his movements.

"Evelyn, what's our next move?" Julian stepped squarely between them, blocking his sister's line of sight.

The sea breeze rustled through the coconut trees.

Evelyn scanned their surroundings and made a quick decision. "Xander Quincy and you will gather firewood. Ethan and I will scout ahead."

She mentally noted the need for vines to weave sleeping mats and the best spot to build a shelter.

"No!" Julian's refusal was absolute. "I'm going with you!"

He glared at Ethan like a mother hen protecting her chick.

Ethan calmly shook water droplets from his fingers, a faint smirk playing on his lips—only fueling Julian's unease.

[LMAO Julian's overprotective brother act is killing me!]

[The showdown we've been waiting for! I live for this tension!]

Evelyn sighed, rubbing her temples. "Julian, this is the most efficient division of labor."

What she didn't say was that Ethan's survival skills far surpassed her brother's.

Amid the cries of seagulls, the group split into two teams.

Ethan led the way, glancing back periodically to ensure Evelyn's safety.

Sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting a golden glow over them as they moved.