The Invincible Arthur Gardner novel Chapter 43

Arthur and Edna carried on with their brief holiday to Golden Lake and decided to stay overnight on Golden Lake Island that day. As luck would have it, Claudina was performing at the venue the following day, so they arranged to meet up for dinner that evening.

They spent the afternoon leisurely sailing on the yacht, relishing the seafood delicacies prepared by the chef from Golden Park Restaurant. As they sailed, Arthur and Edna paused to sit on the banks, throwing fish food into the water. Even though winter was in full swing, the water was beginning to thaw, a sign that spring was fast approaching.

"This is certainly very good," Arthur said proudly.

"Did you also buy Gold Park Restaurant for its food, boss?" she asked, smiling.

Arthur gazed out at the tranquil waters of Golden Lake, the sun setting low in the sky. He had been sitting here, on the edge of his super luxury yacht, for the past hour. He felt relaxed, the sound of the water lapping against the hull the only sound in the air.

Edna shook her head, her eyes closed in pleasure as she took in the view of the lake from the super luxury yacht. "Sometimes," she said quietly, tilting her head to look at Arthur, "I think I'm still dreaming."

"Maybe it's not just you," Arthur replied thoughtfully. "Maybe I'm dreaming too."

Arthur let out a chuckle as he reminisced about the remarkable transformation that had taken place in his life – from living an ordinary existence one moment to suddenly becoming wealthy the next. Even he had not been able to fathom such a drastic change.

"Do you dream of having a beautiful assistant like me, boss?" she asked, batting her eyelashes playfully.

"I thought beautiful people were recognized by others, not by themselves?" Arthur retorted, his gaze twinkling with mischief.

"Well, I'm sure I'm recognized by many people," she replied with a giggle, "except for you, boss."

The cold winter air nipped at Arthur and Edna's skin, but they were warmly dressed in their thick winter coats and snuggly scarves. They sat in two comfy chairs, and Arthur savored a cup of hot cocoa.

He glanced at Edna, his beautiful assistant, who had her eyes closed, contentedly enjoying the moment. She opened her eyes, then smiled brightly at him and softly laughed.

"I'm so very happy today," she said, her voice ringing with joy, "I can't even describe how I'm feeling."

Arthur inhaled deeply, taking in the lake's tranquil beauty. The sun was just beginning to dip below the horizon, painting the sky with a kaleidoscope of colors, and the distant shoreline was just visible, the trees outlined in darkness. Peace and contentment settled over him.

"I can picture this place becoming a world-renowned recreational center, offering employment opportunities to those who are less privileged," Arthur said dreamily, his voice tinged with hope.

Edna, who looked ethereally beautiful in the fading light, replied in a tender and wistful tone, "It's a wonderful vision." Her hair gleamed like a halo, and a tranquil smile illuminated her face.

Arthur nodded in agreement. "Right, so in the near future I'm going to gather the necessary talent to make this business empire a reality," he said with excitement, turning to Edna.