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.

that was why Charles had insisted on arranging transportation for us

was treated like a matter of

Kenways well. My only close encounter had been with

experience, however, made me both respect and

the handkerchief in my pocket–the one S. Kenway had left behind. I’d brought it specifically for this visit, hoping to return it to its owner if I saw

of a stunning estate. A man was already

driver

driver as Cherry and I stepped out of

to see you, Miss Taylor Jones!” Charles greeted

to be here,” I replied.

and the other ladies are already waiting,” he

We followed him.

more than

with curated

clock tower loomed over the grounds, and we passed a gorgeous gazebo

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Chapter 201

money

Kenways‘ aesthetic taste was deeply rooted in classic aristocratic sensibilities, but it wasn’t

we had arrived–Charles ushered us into a