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.

led the way with a smile on

he felt as though he had stepped into a new world. The courtyard was filled with flowers and shaded by trees. As he walked along the ancient-looking corridor, he could hear the sound of clear streams

the outside world, they had stepped in from a concrete jungle into paradise with green

a tall and sturdy

casual clothes

the previous head of the Monty family that had Dawson sighing in admiration at the mere mention of

“Jasper Laine?”

“Mr. Steven Monty.”

and could spot a trace

a seat,” Steven invited Jasper to take

that I designed and built privately. It’s a quiet place to relax when I’m busy. It isn’t open to the public, and you’re considered the first outsider to have visited this place. What

Steven said

very unique place,” Jasper praised while looking at his

signboard. This was a place that the

of extravagance, the older generations were much

rich kids would buy a bunch of luxurious goods, a villa, a luxury

entire courtyard downtown. As soon as the main doors closed, this place immediately

when they’ve attained a certain level of achievement, they’d use what they’ve gained to enjoy life.

Monty. My sentiments exactly,” Jasper said

moment, the old man who brought Jasper to Steven returned with a coffee set. After lighting up a scented candle, he started

the way of coffee. There’s a reason

beans make coffee, and coffee will lead you to the

Steven said those words, he suddenly picked up a cup

of the old man who was brewing coffee. He glanced in astonishment at Steven, perhaps it was because of his