The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer by Dream Searcher

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.

exchanged glances. So, that was why Charles had insisted on arranging transportation for us and why the residence didn’t appear on

like a

My only close encounter had been with “Mr. S. Kenway,” who had

respect and fear the

one S. Kenway had left behind. I’d brought it specifically for this visit,

finally pulled into the confines of a stunning estate.

Charles, the butler,” the driver

and I stepped out of the car.

you, Miss Taylor Jones!” Charles greeted me

to be here,” I

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

We followed him.

more than picturesque–it was exquisite.

was bursting with curated

we passed

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suite money could

but it wasn’t a cheap imitation. Their lineage

minutes–just when it seemed we had arrived–Charles ushered us into a motorized buggy.