Sunrise today was at six in the morning.

As Bennett smoked, he watched the horizon where the water met the sky, a warm, amber glow spreading across it.

Bennett took out his phone, hesitating whether to call Yvonne to come watch the sunrise.

He worried she would miss such a beautiful sight, but he also didn't want to disturb her rest. It was rare for Bennett to feel so conflicted.

He shook his head and couldn't help but chuckle.

"Why are you up so early? I thought you and Ms. Jones would sleep in a bit," Noah's voice suddenly came from behind.

Bennett turned to see Noah approaching in a long white coat, taking large strides.

Noah must have just woken up as well; his hair was a bit messy, not as meticulously styled as usual.

"Noah," Bennett said, looking at him. "Why are you alone? Where are Karina and Nicola?"

"Karina and Nicola are still sleeping. We talked about watching the sunrise as a family last night, but this morning, neither of them would get up."

Noah spoke with a sense of helplessness, a flicker of bitterness in his eyes. They had come out for a happy family trip, but Karina seemed determined to stir up trouble.

They had argued again last night, and this morning, she had flat-out refused to watch the sunrise with him and wouldn't let Nicola come out either.

Bennett noticed Noah didn't look well but didn't press for details.

A couple's business is their own; an outsider shouldn't interfere.

Noah sat down beside Bennett, his gaze also turning to the distance.

"What do you think of this place? It's not just a river mouth, it also connects Istra, Jaym, and York City. With its convenient transportation, it's perfect for developing a shipping industry."

"Yeah, and very convenient for smuggling, too," Bennett remarked casually, taking a drag from his cigarette.

A transportation hub like Riverbend could easily become a lawless area.

Noah was taken aback for a moment, then shook his head and laughed. “You really are prime material for a police officer. You see everyone as a potential criminal."

Bennett flicked the ash from his cigarette and said nothing.

Noah fell silent too. Two grown men sitting together waiting for the sunrise felt a bit strange.

However, Yvonne soon got up and joined them.

Yvonne was wearing a thick down jacket, bundled up so tightly that only her small, delicate face was visible.

She had just woken up, quickly washed her face, and rushed out Her fair clean face was bare of makeup, and her long hair was left loose strands catching in the wing creating a picture of serene beauty.

"Why didn't you wake me for the sunrise?” Yvonne hurried to Bennett's side, squeezing in next to him.

Bennett naturally put an arm around her, holding her close.

"I wanted you to sleep a little longer," he said with a warm smile.

"I can't sleep without you beside me," Yvonne said, rubbing her eyes.

Bennett smiled and ruffled her hair.

Noah, sitting on Bennett's other side, couldn't help but clear his throat. "You two please show a little restraint. We're in a public place, consider the feelings of the third wheel here."

Bennett laughed and pulled Yvonne even closer.

Yvonne leaned her whole body against Bennett, craning her neck to look into the distance. She pointed and said, "Is that the place the Thompson family is interested in? Riverbend, a convenient transport hub... a great spot for smuggling and human trafficking."

Noah was speechless.

He shook his head and chuckled. “You two are truly made for each other. When this

land goes up for auction, I'll be sure to invite you both."