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 why the

compound was treated like

Kenways well. My only close encounter had been with “Mr. S. Kenway,” who had appeared unexpectedly at

experience, however, made me both respect and

touched the handkerchief in my pocket–the one S. Kenway had left behind. I’d brought it specifically for this

car finally pulled into the confines of a stunning estate. A

driver informed us. “Please follow him.”

the driver as Cherry and

to see you, Miss Taylor Jones!”

to be here,” I replied.

other ladies are already waiting,” he

We followed him.

estate was more than

with curated blooms

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

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money

aristocratic sensibilities, but it wasn’t a cheap

had arrived–Charles

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