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.

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

had 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 of clear streams

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

walking for two to three minutes, Jasper saw a tall and sturdy middle-aged man in a courtyard

man was dressed in casual clothes and looked at him with a

of the Monty family and the previous head of the Monty family that had

“Jasper Laine?”

“Mr. Steven Monty.”

spot a trace of admiration on

invited Jasper to take a

place to relax when I’m busy. It isn’t open to the public, and you’re considered the first

of them sat down, Steven said to Jasper with

is a very unique place,” Jasper

was no wonder this so-called coffee shop did not have a signboard. This was a place that the owner opened

topic of extravagance, the older generations were

of luxurious goods,

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

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 and getting to a high position

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

coffee

reason why

lead you to the

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

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