.Ethan stretched as he walked out of the resort, the weight of the long day finally settling in his muscles.
The sky had deepened into a warm orange glow, the last remnants of the sun dipping beneath the horizon.
The air was thick with the scent of saltwater and the faint aroma of grilled food from the beachside vendors wrapping up their sales.
He let out a breath, running a hand through his hair as he pulled out his keys, making his way toward his Porsche.
The day had been long, but productive. Now, all he wanted to do was go home, shower, and maybe get a few hours of actual rest before diving into work again.
He still had to prepare a permit application for the Casino. The System would do that but still, he earned the right to be a bit lazy after all.
Just as he was about to open the car door, his phone vibrated in his pocket.