Chapter 259 Royal Villa
Noah was taken aback. "Lily?"
Anna continued, "Lily and I go way back. Actually, the day you helped me get my purse back at Fortune Plaza, your name rang a bell."
"It was at Royal Garden, after you left, that it clicked. Lily mentioned you gave her a rare metal at her birthday party."
"No wonder you took down Gideon and the Benson family security didn't step in. I bet Lily had a hand in that."
Noah nodded. "Got it. So, what do you need from me?"
"Noah, you want to set up a logistics partnership with the Winchester family, right? I think I can help with that," Anna replied.
Noah was genuinely surprised this time. "How do you plan to help me?"
She chuckled. "As for how I can help, come over to my place, and we can talk it over."
"When and where?" Noah asked.
"Tomorrow evening at seven. I live in Royal Villas. Call me when you get to the gate, and I'll come get you," Anna said.
"Alright!" Noah agreed.
Meanwhile, in Oceanbridge City's Royal Villas, a high-end residential area, though not as luxurious as Summit Retreat Oasis, the villas here still start at eight million dollars. Most people can only dream of affording such a place.
Inside one of the villas, a girl with chubby cheeks put down her phone and called out towards the kitchen, "Mom, make something delicious tomorrow night. We're having a guest."
The girl was Anna.
"A guest? Who is it?" a woman's voice came from the kitchen. "Anna, is it your boyfriend?"
"No way!" Anna's cheeks turned red. "He's not my boyfriend. He's the guy I told you about who helped me get my purse back at Fortune Plaza. His name is Noah. I want to invite him over for dinner to thank him and help him out with something."
"I see. A young man who acts bravely deserves to be invited over as a thank you," Anna's mother agreed.
The next evening at seven, Noah arrived at Royal Villas on time.
The security at Royal Villas was strict, and Noah's car was stopped as soon as he arrived.
"Sir, outside vehicles are not allowed in this community. If you're invited, please make a call."
"Alright." Noah calmly dialed Anna's number.
Soon, a girl walked out from the community. She wore a long dress, had big eyes, and a pair of cute dimples when she smiled. She had chubby cheeks and was none other than Anna.
"Noah, you're right on time," she said with a smile.
"How could I be late when a beautiful woman invites me?" Noah grinned.
Normally, Noah wasn't one to flatter women, especially since he was married. But since Anna could help him with the logistics partnership, he figured a little flattery wouldn't hurt.
Sure enough, Anna's cheeks flushed slightly, and she felt a mix of joy and shyness. "Let's go inside."
The security guard raised the barrier upon seeing Anna.
"Wow, a GMC Business Star?" Anna's eyes lit up when she saw Noah's car. She looked at Noah in surprise. "Noah, is this your car?"
The GMC Business Star was worth tens of thousands of dollars, and Anna recognized it.
She hadn't expected Noah to drive such a nice car. Gideon had said Noah was a delivery driver. How could a delivery driver afford such a car?
"It's mine," Noah admitted.
"I didn't realize you were so wealthy. Why do you still do delivery then?" Anna laughed.
"Just to clarify, I'm not a delivery driver," Noah said, feeling a bit exasperated. He briefly explained how he had helped a delivery driver with an order at Noah's Barbecue Restaurant.
"That order happened to be Gideon's, so he mistakenly thought I was a delivery driver," Noah explained.
"I see!" Anna suddenly understood. It made sense; someone who could afford a GMC Business Star wouldn't be just a delivery guy.
Thinking back to yesterday at Royal Garden, Noah's Armani suit might not have been rented but actually his own.
As they chatted, they soon arrived outside Anna's villa.
"Anna, is this the brave young man named Noah?" A woman stood at the villa's entrance, smiling at Noah.
The woman was in her forties but well-maintained, with smooth skin and a graceful demeanor. She wore a sparkling diamond pendant around her neck, exuding an air of wealth.
This was Anna's mother, Riley Porter.
"Yes," Anna nodded, introducing, "Noah, this is my mom."
"Nice to meet you, Mrs. Edward," Noah said with a smile.
"Nice to meet you too!" Riley smiled warmly, her eyes briefly flicking to the GMC Business Star behind Noah, her smile growing wider. "Come in, let's eat before the food gets cold."
"Alright!" The three of them entered the villa.
Anna's villa was spacious and lavishly decorated. The walls were adorned with diamond and jade ornaments, sparkling brightly, and the air was filled with a faint scent of sandalwood.
The Edward family, one of the four major families, had made their fortune in luxury goods, so Noah wasn't surprised by the opulent decor.
In the dining room, the table was already laden with dishes.
"Noah, I made all these dishes myself. Please, have a seat and try them," Riley said warmly. "Thank you for helping my daughter get her purse back at Fortune Plaza."
"It was nothing, really. If it hadn't been me, someone else would have done it," Noah smiled and sat down to eat.
Riley's hospitality made Noah feel quite comfortable.
"Most people nowadays are indifferent. If you hadn't stepped in, that purse would have been stolen for sure," Riley said, casually asking, "Noah, is your father from Oceanbridge City?"
"No," Noah shook his head. "He's from Riverton."
Noah sensed that Riley was probing his background.
"Riverton!" Riley's eyes widened. "I didn't realize you were from the capital! The property prices there are much higher than here in Oceanbridge City. The families there are at least of noble status, with several major powerhouses. The Edward family is quite weak compared to them. Do you have a house in Riverton?"
"Yes." Noah had grown up in Riverton until he was about ten years old before moving to Oceanbridge City. He wasn't sure how many properties his family owned in Riverton, but he vaguely remembered moving to a new house every month.
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