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.

nodded and led the way with a smile on his face.

into a new world. The courtyard was filled with flowers and shaded by trees. As he walked along the

and bustle of the outside world, they had stepped in from a concrete jungle

minutes, Jasper saw a tall and sturdy

man was dressed in casual clothes and looked at

previous head

“Jasper Laine?”

“Mr. Steven Monty.”

with a smile and could spot a

a seat,” Steven invited Jasper to take a

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

both of them sat down, Steven said to Jasper with

is a very unique place,” Jasper praised

have a signboard. This was a place that

topic of extravagance, the older generations were

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

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

level of achievement, they’d use what they’ve gained to enjoy life. What’s the point of earning so much money and getting to

Monty. My sentiments exactly,”

who brought Jasper to Steven returned with a coffee set. After lighting up

coffee. There’s a reason why coffee is

will lead you to

Steven said those words, he suddenly picked up a

brewing coffee. He glanced in astonishment at Steven, perhaps it