Coming out of the airport, Amanda and Valerie were immediately greeted by Thomas who had been waiting for them since thirty minutes ago.Amanda was a little surprised when she asked, "Thomas, are you here? I just wanted to order a taxi if I didn't see you come."The old man nodded with a smile. He then said, "Ms. Kate, Ms. Whitman, I was assigned by Master Cole to pick you two up here. He cannot guarantee that you will be safe and comfortable in the taxi."At this, Valerie turned to Amanda and remarked, "Mr. Cole is very considerate. He really takes care of us."Amanda responded, "He never leaves people standing with him."They then got into Thomas' Mercedes-S-Class. This was the model of car Amanda often used at Luxington Hill, so Sebastian had purposely asked Thomas to drive it.When the car started moving, Valerie rolled down the passenger window right beside her.The wind gently brushed against her face and played with her hair. She looked stunning in this state."I had high expect
Sebastian then said, "Well, I think this is the perfect time to show you around my mansion."Sebastian said that to get to know the mansion, they would only be wasting time until the evening. That was because the mansion was too large.Sebastian smiled kindly and said, "Since time is limited, it might be better if we focus on the important parts. There will be some parts that we can stop by, and for the rest, I will give a verbal explanation."Valerie nodded in agreement, understanding that the mansion was huge and impossible to explore in a short time.Sebastian then turned to Amanda and asked, "Do you want to relax in the room, or do you want to come with us?"Amanda quickly replied, "Oh, I'll definitely come with you guys."Sebastian could feel the tension in the air. He knew that Amanda didn't want to leave Valerie and him alone, probably out of concern about the closeness that could develop between them.To resolve the situation, Sebastian turned to Thomas, the faithful old man.
As dusk settled over Cole's Mansion, Valerie decided to take her leave and head back to Luxington Hill. Standing by the main door, she smiled at Sebastian, saying, "Thank you, Sebastian, for this amazing day. Your mansion is absolutely breathtaking. I'll cherish this experience."Sebastian gave a nod with a warm smile, "I'm really glad you could make it, Valerie. Hope to see you again sometime."After a while, Sebastian decided to return to his room. When he arrived at the door of his room, he was surprised to find Amanda standing there, waiting with an intense gaze."Sebastian," Amanda called in a soft voice.Sebastian looked up at her, feeling something strange in the air. However, before he could say anything, Amanda approached, taking light steps.For a moment, the atmosphere became more intimate. Sebastian felt that something was off, but he wasn't sure what.However, when Amanda suddenly backed him against the wall, Sebastian understood that the situation had changed. Their face
Meanwhile, in the morning, Sebastian received a text message from Reginald Whitman.The message went something like this:[Good morning, Mr. Cole. I have a message from my daughter that you have an interest in meeting with me. This news is truly an honor to our entire Whitman Family for your willingness. When would you like to visit us?]Sebastian did not wait any longer to reply to the message immediately:[Mr. Whitman, no need to be overly polite with me. Your family holds the most influence in the southern region, and I'm just a small guy from Luxington Hill. I'll simply follow your schedule for the meeting.]Sebastian received an immediate reply.Ding![Mr. Cole, you're truly humble. Given that you've entrusted the meeting schedule to me, I must express our desire to meet with you as soon as possible. However, we understand that you're an incredibly busy man, so we wouldn't dare presume to set a time. We'll leave that decision to you.]Sebastian didn't want to prolong this convers
"Well, who said we were going to go by car?" asked Sebastian. "I wouldn't be crazy enough to do that. I want to head to the southern region by airplane, and you'll be the pilot for me.""Master Wade, I'm not very skilled at flying airplanes. Only Smith has the talent and experience in that field," Thomas replied.Sebastian knew that it wasn't that Thomas couldn't; rather, he was just doubting himself.He already knew Thomas very well, and he knew that the old man always felt he wasn't good enough at what he did.However, Sebastian did not feel disappointed by Thomas' trait, he took it as something natural.A true master expert would always feel like he wasn't good enough at something, whereas a fool, would always brag about their cleverness which was just nonsense.So, at this time Sebastian immediately refuted Thomas' doubts by saying, "If I've given you an order, you should still do what you can. Even if I ask you to fly a rocket and land on the moon, you don't have any reason to di
Sebastian waited for about fifteen minutes in his private jet with a glass of wine and a couple of novels.On the other side, Thomas was preparing the plane's engines and taking care of all the permits from the airport before they took off.Sebastian looked down at the novel he had just put down, his forehead creased in an expression of dissatisfaction. His lips pursed, showing deep disapproval. Although the collection of novels looked beautiful on the small table in his private jet, Sebastian felt there was something odd, something he didn't like."This fictional world is losing its appeal," he muttered as he opened another novel. "Everything feels so... contrived. Nonsensical and far-fetched."His gaze wandered into the distance, and she continued, "It's no longer about fantasizing or enjoying the story. It's like trapping the reader in a never-ending realm of imagination. They forget the real world, forget their obligations, and live in a world created by words."She took a deep br
Sebastian just shook his head and said, "Thomas, if the heavens hear these words of yours, I fear they will send lightning bolts for me."Thomas just laughed. "We're in an airplane, lightning will only cause a flash of light and a booming sound. There are no harmful effects."Sebastian realized the joke and joined in the laughter. "That's right, Thomas. Just remember not to offend the heavens."Their journey continued, and after a while, the plane landed in Serene Crest. The city had a reputation as an exclusive and elite place in the southern region. Its grand residences, luxury shopping centers, and glamorous nightlife made it often compared to Luxington Hill, an equally luxurious town in the north.They stepped off the plane and were greeted by a gentleman waiter named Christopher, who was dressed in an executive suit. "Welcome to Serene Crest, Mr. Cole. I am Christopher Hall, the butler of the Whitman Family who has especially come here to pick you up. The Whitmans are looking fo
After hearing Reginald's story about his unreliable sons, Sebastian nodded his head understandingly. "I can imagine how difficult this situation is for you, Mr. Whitman. It's unfortunate to see the actions of your sons."Reginald let out a long breath, hinting at the heavy burden he felt. "At this moment, I have only one hope, and that is Valerie. While it might be unconventional to select a daughter as a successor, it appears there's no other viable choice for our family."Later, he added, "I just hope that Valerie can marry a very capable man who can assist this family through this tough situation. If she can find such a partner, I will feel relieved."Sebastian listened seriously, understanding that tradition and family pressure were putting an extra burden on Reginald. However, as the atmosphere grew more serious, Sebastian began to reveal his purpose for coming."Mr. Whitman, I'm here not just to express my condolences but also to talk about a potential venture," Sebastian said c