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.

the way with a smile on his face. Jasper followed him

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

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

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

clothes and looked at

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

“Jasper Laine?”

“Mr. Steven Monty.”

and could spot a trace of admiration on their faces for

seat,” Steven invited Jasper to

It isn’t open to the

of them sat down, Steven said to Jasper with a

Jasper

did not have a signboard. This was a place that the owner opened purely for his own

extravagance, the older generations were much better

bunch of luxurious goods, a villa,

other hand, bought an entire courtyard downtown. As soon as the main doors closed, this

chuckled and said, “Humans often fight for money, career, and status in the beginning, and when they’ve attained a certain level of achievement, they’d use what they’ve gained to enjoy life. What’s the point of earning so much money

Monty. My sentiments exactly,” Jasper said with a

the old man who brought Jasper to Steven returned with a coffee set. After lighting up a scented candle, he started brewing coffee without

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

you to the truth. Jasper, try

picked up a cup of coffee and handed

coffee. He glanced in astonishment at Steven, perhaps it was because of his astonishment that his calm