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Chapter_339
Meeting Him at Vanderberg Palace
Atticus quickly answered the call. He said hoarsely, “Hmm, Ms. Chloe? What’s the matter?”
I glanced at Lauren, and she nodded reassuringly, urging me to speak.
“Um… are you at the company? I’d lik
I
to discuss something with you,” I said, still lacking confidence.
“Sure, go to Vanderberg Palace. I’ll be there in a while,” he responded promptly.
I felt dazed because I did not know what Vanderberg Palace was. Lauren saw my confusion and patted
my hand, signaling me to end the call.
“All right, see you later,” I replied awkwardly before hanging up. Then I turned to Lauren and said, “I
don’t
know where Vanderberg Palace is.”
Lauren laughed at me mockingly. I felt embarrassed and asked, “Hey! Why are you laughing?!”
“Because I know where it is. Hahaha,” Lauren continued to tease me. “I should’ve driven you around
more
when we had nothing to do. You should have some fun driving around. Geez, you embarrass me
sometimes.”
Soon after, we arrived in front of a tranquil courtyard. Lauren looked at me and said, “We’re at
Vanderberg
Palace.”
I looked outside and saw a charming little courtyard. It had an antique signboard at the entrance that
read Vanderberg Palace.
“Is this the place Atticus referred to?” I questioned with a hint of skepticism.
“Yeah, let’s go in. Vanderberg Palace is a clubhouse. I’m surprised you don’t know this place.” Laurent
rolled her eyes at me. “I should give you a crash course. If Liora finds out you don’t know this place,
she’ll
roll on the floor with laughter.”
I followed Lauren inside and realized how spacious the place was. It had Victorian–style aesthetics that
exuded elegance. Lauren whispered, “The owner is Ms. Vanderberg. Her background is pretty
impressive.
I’ll introduce you to her someday. Today, we shall focus on the business at hand.”
Once inside, Lauren approached the elegant–looking front desk. She asked hushedly, “Hi there, is Mr.
Atticus here?”
Yes, he’s in the Autumn Hall,” the young woman replied, pointing to the second floor.
Lauren glanced at me and said, “You go ahead while I walt elsewhere. Just call me when you’re done.
“Okay.” I nodded, and the young woman gestured toward the stairs. I couldn’t help but sigh as I climbed
the stairs to the Autumn Hall. It appeared I was out of touch and had no idea Vanderberg Palace was a
clubhouse
The location, the decor, and the spaciousness surprised me. I never expected to see such a tranquil
place in Foswood’s city center. It seemed the owner of this establishment was not an ordinary person.
I found the Autumn Hall, knocked on the door, and received a response from inside. When I entered. I
saw the same Victorian–style decor, I couldn’t help but appreciate this place’s elegance. It was far
more intriguing than the elaborate decors I had seen before
As I passed the entrance, I saw Atticus sitting and brewing tea
“Mr. Atticus.”
“Please, have a seat,” he gestured to the seat opposite him, and I approached to sit down. I felt
awkward because I had seldom asked for help, especially not from someone like Atticus
He calmly made his tea, giving me the impression that he could keep his composure in any situation
“Mr. Atticus….I…I struggled to find the right words but knew I had to speak
“Here, try this tea first. The tea at Vanderberg Palace is impressive,” he said, placing a freshly brewed
cup
before me.
I calmed down and sipped the tea, finding its flavor refreshing and delightful. I chuckled, saying, “I don’t
know much about tea. Is it Darjeeling tea?”
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Atticus smiled. “You claim not to know much about tea, but you could identify it as Darjeeling tea? They
just harvested the tea leaves today.”
“It’s perfect! Mr. Atticus, you have exquisite taste.” I took another sip, savoring the sweetness
“When I want some peace to think, I come here,” Atticus said, leaning comfortably into his chair. His
eyes
were deep as he looked at me.
I felt awkward but not as uncomfortable as when I first entered. I lowered my gaze momentarily, then
looked up at Atticus. “Well, there’s a reason I came to you, Mr. Atticus.”