Chapter 20

Cherry and I got into the car without much thought, moving mechanically

Ironically, the driver complete with a pair of white gloves seemed far more at ease. He was also friendly, chatting with us briefly and encouraging us to relax.

We had been on the main road for about an hour when the car turned onto a path concealed by verdant woods. “We’re almost at Beaumont now,” the driver announced.

We soon reached an entry point guarded by soldiers carrying actual guns.

One of them signaled the driver to stop, prompting him to show his documents.

Only after that were we allowed to proceed.

Cherry looked bewildered. “Are we… in some sort of military base?!”

I was just as shocked, but I managed to keep it to myself.

“Ah, the top approved this procedure, ma’am.

“Since the head of the Kenway family retired and now resides in Beaumont, every vehicle entering or leaving is strictly monitored.

“Family members only need to show their ID, but any guest or unaffiliated vehicle undergoes much more thorough scrutiny,” the driver explained.

Charles had insisted on arranging transportation for us and

entire compound was treated like

encounter had been

me both respect and fear the

S. Kenway had left behind. I’d brought it specifically for this visit, hoping to return it to its owner if I

pulled into the confines of a stunning estate. A man

the butler,” the driver informed us. “Please follow him.”

Cherry and I stepped out of the

you, Miss Taylor Jones!” Charles greeted me

here,” I

other ladies are already waiting,” he said, gesturing for us

We followed him.

was more than picturesque–it

with curated blooms arranged

tower loomed over the grounds, and we passed a gorgeous gazebo that looked as comfortable

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luxury suite money

in classic aristocratic sensibilities, but

seemed we had arrived–Charles ushered us into

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