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.

with a smile on his

was filled with flowers and shaded by trees. As he walked along the ancient-looking

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

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

dressed in casual clothes and looked at him with

Monty family and the previous head of

“Jasper Laine?”

“Mr. Steven Monty.”

smile and could spot a trace of admiration on their faces for each

have a seat,” Steven invited Jasper to take a

I 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 considered the first outsider to have visited this place. What

both of them sat down, Steven said to Jasper with

unique place,” Jasper praised while looking at his

have a signboard. This was a place that the owner opened purely for his own

extravagance, the older generations were much better at

would buy a bunch of luxurious goods, a villa, a luxury car,

soon as the main doors closed, this place immediately transformed into a

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

My sentiments

to Steven returned with a coffee set. After lighting up a scented candle, he started brewing coffee

coffee. There’s a reason why coffee

coffee will lead you to

suddenly picked up a cup of

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