Sunrise today was at six in the morning.


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


    Bet took out his phone, hesitating whether to call Yvonne toe 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 Bet 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.


    Bet turned to see Noah approaching in a long white coat, takingrge strides.


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


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


    "Karina and Nic are still sleeping. We talked about watching the sunrise as a familyst 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 hade out for a happy family trip, but Karina seemed determined to stir up trouble.


    They had argued against night, and this morning, she had t-out refused to watch the sunrise with him and wouldn''t let Nice out either.


    Bet 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 Bet, his gaze also turning to the distance.


    "What do you think of this ce? 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," Bet remarked casually, taking a drag from his cigarette.


    A transportation hub like Riverbend could easily be awless area.


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


    Bet 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 Bet''s side, squeezing in next to him.


    Bet 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.


    Bet smiled and ruffled her hair.


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


    Betughed and pulled Yvonne even closer.


    Yvonne leaned her whole body against Bet, craning her neck to look into the distance. She pointed and said, "Is that the ce 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<pnd goes up for auction, I''ll be sure to invite you both."