Newton Corp.

Ethan pulled on his clothes after his shorts had mostly dried, shaking out his damp hair before making his way back toward the resort office.

The night air was cool against his skin, and the resort, now emptied of guests, had settled into a peaceful silence.

The only sounds were the distant ocean waves and the occasional footsteps of the night security patrols making their rounds.

The energy from the grand opening had finally died down, leaving behind the quiet hum of a successful first day.

When he entered the office, Zack was slumped over the desk, arms folded under his head, lightly snoring.

Ethan exhaled in amusement. The guy had been running around all day, organizing the launch, handling social media, and making sure everything was perfect.

It was no surprise he'd passed out the moment he sat down.

Ethan walked over and tapped him on the shoulder. "Hey, wake up."