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 his

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

they had stepped in from a concrete jungle into paradise with green hills and clear

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

man was dressed in casual clothes and looked at

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

“Jasper Laine?”

“Mr. Steven Monty.”

spot a trace of admiration on

seat,” Steven invited

place that I designed and built privately. It’s a quiet place to relax when I’m busy. It isn’t open

them sat down, Steven said to Jasper with

unique place,” Jasper praised while looking at his

not have a signboard.

the topic of extravagance, the older generations were much better

buy a bunch of luxurious goods,

courtyard downtown. As soon as the main doors closed, this place immediately transformed into a

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

My sentiments exactly,” Jasper said with

coffee set. After lighting up a scented candle, he

the way of coffee. There’s a reason

will lead you

those words, he suddenly picked up a cup of coffee and handed

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