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

he 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

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

minutes, Jasper saw a tall and sturdy middle-aged

in casual clothes and looked

Monty, the true backbone of the Monty family and the previous

“Jasper Laine?”

“Mr. Steven Monty.”

a smile and could spot a trace of

invited Jasper to take

that I designed and built privately. It’s a quiet place to relax when I’m busy. It

Steven said to Jasper

unique place,” Jasper

wonder this so-called coffee shop did not have a signboard. This was a

the topic of extravagance, the older generations were much

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

as the

“Humans often fight for money, career, and status in the 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 of

sentiments exactly,”

Steven returned with a coffee

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

make coffee, and coffee will lead you to the truth. Jasper, try this cup of

he suddenly picked up

He glanced in astonishment at Steven, perhaps it was because of his astonishment that his calm and steady hands trembled a