Life at the Top

“Oh, it’s Old Master Monty. How can I help you?”

“Let’s meet up and talk! You won’t refuse, will you, Jasper?”

“Sure!”

…

In front of a coffee shop without a signboard. Jasper raised his head and looked suspiciously at this oddly quiet place that was even a little deserted despite being located in a busy area.

If Steven had not told him about this place, he would not have known that an elegant and quiet coffee shop like this existed in the most bustling area of Nauritus City.

Who the hell would run a business without hanging up a signboard?

Just as Jasper pondered about whether to give Steven a call, the courtyard door creaked open.

An old man with gray hair walked out.

The old man was dressed in plain clothes and had an extremely kind face that could put anyone at ease. He looked just like a neighborhood grandpa.

“Mr. Laine?” the old man called out in a soft voice, sounding extremely polite.

“Yes. Mr. Monty invited me and I’m here for the appointment,” Jasper replied politely.

The old man let out a slight smile. He spared Jasper a second glance due to his refined bearing, stepped aside, and raised his hand to lead him into the courtyard, saying, “Old Master Monty has been waiting for a long time. Please come in with me, Mr. Laine.”

“Please lead the way, Mister,” Jasper said with a smile.

man nodded and led the way with a

though he had stepped into a new world. The courtyard was filled with flowers and shaded by trees. As he

from the hustle and bustle of the outside world, they had stepped in from a concrete jungle into paradise with green hills and

three minutes, Jasper saw a tall and sturdy middle-aged

clothes and

Monty family and the previous head of the Monty

“Jasper Laine?”

“Mr. Steven Monty.”

a smile and could spot a trace of admiration on their faces

Steven invited Jasper

I’m busy. It isn’t open to the public, and

Steven

place,” Jasper praised while looking at his

signboard. This

of extravagance, the older

bunch of luxurious goods, a villa, a luxury car, or a

soon as the main doors closed, this place immediately transformed

the beginning, and when they’ve attained a certain level of achievement, they’d

truly wise, Mr. Monty. My sentiments exactly,” Jasper said with a

returned with a coffee set. After lighting up a scented candle,

of coffee. There’s a reason why coffee is called the way of

and coffee will lead you to the truth.

he suddenly picked up

glanced in astonishment at Steven, perhaps it was because of his astonishment that his calm and