Chapter 201

• But the man was full of surprises, and his mansion certainly wasn’t what I expected.
• For a man like him who thrived on control and exuded confidence like a second skin, I anticipated something ostentatious—towering gates, sprawling grounds, a display of untouchable wealth. Instead, the estate was…understated, almost deceptively so.
• A line of neatly trimmed cypress trees lined the driveway leading to a house, striking a balance between old-world charm and contemporary restraint.