Larissa's POV
The gardens stretched before us like something from a luxury magazine, every detail perfectly orchestrated between wild tropical beauty and sophisticated design. Winding stone paths led through bursts of colorful blooms and heavy fruit trees, with strategically placed benches offering breathtaking views at every turn.
"Did your mother create all of this?" I asked, pausing beside a stunning flowering vine that draped over an ornate pergola.
"She conceptualized everything. Then hired the best landscape architects money could buy to execute her vision. She flies out here twice each year to oversee changes."
Carson guided me deeper into the property, highlighting various elements as we walked. A secluded meditation pavilion tucked between palm trees. An elaborate koi pond with hand-carved stone edges. Multiple hiking trails that promised access to hidden beaches and scenic overlooks.
