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 the

felt as though he had stepped into a new world. The courtyard was filled with flowers and shaded by trees. As he

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

walking for two to three minutes, Jasper saw a

in casual clothes and looked at

Monty, the true backbone of the Monty family and the previous head of the Monty family that had Dawson sighing in admiration at the

“Jasper Laine?”

“Mr. Steven Monty.”

could spot a trace of admiration on their

invited Jasper to take a

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

down, Steven said

very unique place,” Jasper praised while looking

shop did not have a signboard. This was

extravagance, the older generations were much better at

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

downtown. As soon as the main doors closed, this place

certain level of achievement, they’d use what they’ve gained to enjoy life. What’s the point of earning so much money

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

who brought Jasper to Steven returned with a coffee set. After lighting

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

will lead you to the truth. Jasper, try this cup

those words, he suddenly picked up a cup of coffee

actions raised 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 steady hands trembled