Eloise, stubborn as ever, wasn't quick to change her mind about adoring Mitchel and needed time to cool off.

Mitchel, for the sake of Eloise's parents, hadn't expelled Eloise but instead invited her to join the mountain trek.

Now, it seemed Mitchel was subtly declining Eloise's advances.

But Eloise refused to give up so easily, especially with the presence of Mitchel's ex-wife who possibly waited for a moment alone with Mitchel.

Gazing at Mitchel's striking features, Eloise shook her head determinedly.

"I'm not leaving."

She was smitten with this handsome man, having never met anyone who rivaled Mitchel's allure.

Mitchel simply looked at Eloise and kept silent.

Noon had arrived.

Bryce unpacked an assortment of fast food, urging everyone to help themselves.

His challenging stare at Raegan seemed to dare her to confess her hunger.

Raegan turned away, ignoring them.

Soon, the tantalizing smell of food wafted through the air, and Raegan's stomach growled. She retrieved beef jerky from her bag, rationed it, and ate just enough to satiate her hunger.

Her foresight in packing practical items in her small bag was proving beneficial.

By evening, they had reached the mountain's summit.

While Bryce directed the workers to set up camp for him, he left Raegan to fend for herself.

As others rested in their erected tents, Raegan struggled with the hammer, which slipped and struck her hand, eliciting an involuntary cry of pain.

She looked up through tear-filled eyes, seeking Mitchel's assistance habitually, only to be met with his scornful gaze.

Ashamed, she quickly averted her eyes, chastising herself for such a lapse in judgment. How could she have forgotten Mitchel's profound disdain for her?

As dinner time approached, Eloise stepped out of her tent and summoned Mitchel, “Mitchel, come and eat. Bryce has brought a feast of food and beer."