The Secret Heir's Return to Wealth and Love novel Chapter 1446

The islanders, initially bummed about their impending move, suddenly sprang back to life.

"I was planning to go head-to-head with Bane Corporation at the Christmas ceremony, but got delayed for a bunch of reasons. I never got to use the mask I made for it, so this is a perfect chance! Who knows when I'll get another shot at wearing it..." a young man said, a hint of sadness in his voice.

At the island's ceremonies, the men would don masks representing the gods and pray, with the belief that their words would reach the divine.

"But now that the island is no longer ours, and the ceremonies are pretty grand, what if the new island owner isn't cool with it? Maybe we should just skip it this time," suggested Viola, who usually didn't voice dissent, her face twisted in discomfort.

Zenobia chimed in, "Yeah, the island owner isn't exactly a pushover."

Osborn frowned unconsciously.

He didn't fancy Zenobia seizing the chance to badmouth Ms. Tesdal.

"What?" McGill's wife looked shocked. "We ran into the island owner while she was taking a stroll by the beach earlier. She seemed to appreciate our traditions and encouraged us to celebrate freely, as long as we don't mess with her rainforest."

Zenobia's face hardened instantly.

"Really? That's odd, she wasn't exactly a peach before..."

"Really? I think the island owner is quite nice, she even protected Pearl, didn't she?" a woman who had witnessed Zenobia deliberately hurting Rosalynn, chimed in with a smidge of sarcasm.

Zenobia shot her a resentful look.

The woman just rolled her eyes in response, deciding not to say anything further.

"Well then, let's go ahead with the ceremony," Viola smiled. "It's getting late, and we have a lot to prepare, so let's get cracking."

"No need, the island owner asked what we needed and has already sent someone to get it. She said it'll be here by noon!" exclaimed McGill, beaming with joy.