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.

way with a smile on

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

had stepped in from a

three minutes, Jasper saw a

man was dressed in casual clothes and looked at

previous

“Jasper Laine?”

“Mr. Steven Monty.”

a trace of admiration on their faces for

seat,” Steven invited

quiet place to relax when I’m busy. It

of them sat down, Steven said to

a very unique place,” Jasper

have a signboard. This was a

topic of extravagance, the older generations were much

bunch of luxurious goods, a

the other hand, bought an entire courtyard downtown. As soon as the main doors closed, this place immediately transformed into a mini-secret

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

wise, Mr. Monty. My sentiments exactly,” Jasper

the old man who brought Jasper to Steven returned with a coffee

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

coffee, and coffee will lead you to the truth.

up a

man who was brewing coffee. He glanced in astonishment at Steven, perhaps