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 his

a new world. The courtyard was filled with flowers and shaded by trees. As he walked

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

Jasper saw a tall and sturdy middle-aged man

clothes and looked at him with

Monty family and the previous head

“Jasper Laine?”

“Mr. Steven Monty.”

spot a trace of admiration on their

Steven invited Jasper to

a quiet place to relax when I’m busy. It isn’t open to

them sat down, Steven said

is a very unique place,” Jasper praised while looking

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

topic of extravagance, the older generations were much

a bunch of luxurious goods,

other hand, bought an entire courtyard downtown. As soon as the main doors closed, this place immediately transformed into a mini-secret

said, “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 earning so much money and getting to a high

Mr. Monty. My sentiments

old man who brought Jasper to Steven returned with a coffee set. After lighting up a scented candle, he started brewing

a reason why

make coffee, and coffee will lead you to the truth. Jasper,

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