A Child's Yachtside Revelation

The evening breeze carried the gentle rocking motion of "The Golden Opportunity" as it remained anchored in the bay. Soft jazz music drifted across the deck, blending with the murmur of conversation from the various groups of business elites scattered around Lucas Sterling's yacht.

Beck found himself standing at the stern, swirling the red wine Damien had offered him earlier. The two men had discussed business briefly before falling into a comfortable silence, both watching the sunset paint vibrant oranges and pinks across the water.

"You're unusually quiet tonight," Damien observed, his voice low enough that only Beck could hear. "Lucas mentioned you were reluctant to join us."

Beck shrugged. "Had other plans initially."

"With your niece." Damien nodded. "Coco seems quite taken with her. She rarely warms up to other children so quickly."

Before Beck could respond, Lucas approached, carrying a fresh drink. His eyes darted between them with undisguised curiosity.