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.

old man nodded and led the way with a smile

new world. The courtyard was filled with flowers and shaded by trees. As he walked along the ancient-looking corridor,

the outside world, they had stepped in

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

dressed in casual clothes and looked at him with a

man was none other than Steven Monty, the true backbone of the Monty family and the previous head of the Monty family that had Dawson sighing in admiration at the mere mention of his

“Jasper Laine?”

“Mr. Steven Monty.”

spot a trace of

have a seat,” Steven invited

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.

them sat down, Steven said to Jasper with a

very unique place,” Jasper praised while looking at his

a signboard. This was a

of extravagance, the older generations were much better

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

an 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. What’s the point of

My sentiments exactly,” Jasper said with a

with a coffee set. After

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

you to

he suddenly picked up a cup of coffee

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