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.

I exchanged glances. So, that was why Charles had insisted on arranging transportation for us and why the residence

compound was treated like a matter of national

encounter had been with “Mr. S. Kenway,” who had appeared unexpectedly at

made me both respect and fear the enigmatic

it

the confines of a stunning estate. A man was

the butler,” the driver informed us.

thanked the driver as Cherry and I stepped out of the car.

to see you, Miss Taylor Jones!” Charles greeted

be here,” I

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

We followed him.

estate was more than picturesque–it

was bursting with curated blooms arranged

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

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aesthetic taste was deeply rooted in classic aristocratic sensibilities, but it wasn’t a cheap imitation. Their lineage truly

it seemed we had arrived–Charles ushered us into a