Chapter 037: Checking Out the Villa
Jessica wore a simple pleated skirt with a preppy style today. The light color highlighted her graceful and elegant temperament.
With her exquisite makeup, bright eyes, and natural beauty, she resembled a white lotus—beautiful and delicate.
Leo was smitten at first glance, his heart skipped a beat.
"Hi, Jessica, I'm Leo, the captain of the track team. We've met before!"
Leo greeted her as he got out of the car.
"Oh, it's you, Leo!"
Jessica nodded politely.
She was the vice president of the student council, and Leo was also one of the well-known figures in school.
They had interacted once before.
It was understandable that they knew each other.
But they weren't very close!
"Jessica, are you going somewhere? How about I give you a ride?"
Leo pointed casually to his BMW 7 Series parked nearby.
"No, thanks. I have plans with someone today!"
Jessica looked around, scanning the surroundings.
But she didn't see Charles anywhere.
She stomped her foot in frustration.
She had dressed up carefully today. Even though she made Charles wait for over two hours, couldn't he be a bit more patient?
Just two hours and he's already impatient.
Was her makeup all for nothing today?
"Jessica, you're finally here! Hop in!"
At that moment, Charles rolled down the car window and called out to Jessica.
Jessica turned around.
She saw Charles sitting in a Rolls-Royce Phantom, a top-tier luxury car.
She was momentarily stunned but quickly recovered.
Given Charles's generosity, she had long suspected he was from a wealthy family.
Even though he had ridden an old bicycle last time.
But it's normal for someone like him to have a luxury car!
So, Jessica completely ignored Leo.
As if he didn't exist.
"Charles, I'm sorry to keep you waiting!"
Jessica apologized as she got into the car naturally.
Leo was dumbfounded again!
He had hoped to redeem himself by chatting with the Prom Queen and regaining some face in front of Charles.
But who knew he would end up embarrassing himself again?
"Why can't I ever measure up to him!"
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After Jessica got in the car, the Rolls-Royce that had been parked at the school gate for a long time finally drove away slowly.
In the car, Jessica noticed that Charles didn't seem to mind her being over two hours late. He appeared very gentlemanly!
He didn't fuss over such small matters!
She was very pleased with Charles's reaction.
This was the attitude of a mature man.
In reality, she didn't know that Charles had just arrived himself.
He had waited for her for at most ten minutes.
Naturally, he wouldn't be angry.
"Jimmy, thank you so much for earlier. Your acting was great. I'll put in a good word for you with Mr. Thomas and ask him to give you a raise!"
"Mr. Smoke, you're too kind. I didn't expect Mr. Smoke to be so young!" The middle-aged driver Jimmy said with a smile.
Earlier, Charles had texted him to play along in a little act.
He had looked several times in the rear-view mirror to confirm that this young man in his early twenties was the "Mr. Smoke" he was supposed to pick up today.
He had heard that this big shot was an ultra-rich patron on the internet.
He would casually spend millions on tips for female streamers.
He thought this big shot would be a successful middle-aged man.
Who knew he would be a college student?
Of course, he wouldn't underestimate this college student.
Someone who spent this lavishly couldn't have come from an ordinary background!
"Charles, where are we going today?"
Jessica asked curiously, not knowing what Charles and the driver Jimmy were discussing.
"You'll find out soon!"
Charles smiled mysteriously.
Half an hour later.
The luxury car finally drove into a seaside villa community.
It stopped in front of the most luxurious garden villa, Villa No. 1.
"Mr. Smoke, we're here," Driver Jimmy said politely.
"Okay!"
Charles helped Jessica out of the car.
At this moment, a middle-aged man in his late thirties or early forties, with slicked-back hair and an air of success, walked out of the garden villa with a smile.
He was followed by a curvaceous secretary with glasses.
"Mr. Smoke?"
Peter was somewhat incredulous when he saw Charles but still asked in doubt.
"Mr. Thomas, I am LonelySmoke!"
Charles extended his hand and admitted frankly.
"Wow, Mr. Smoke is so young!"
"Let's not waste time with pleasantries and get straight to business!"
Charles didn't want to engage in meaningless flattery.
This was his first meeting with Peter. Although they were in the same online group, they didn't have much personal connection.
Peter wanted to sell the villa to recoup funds.
Charles wanted to buy it at a good price.
It was that simple.
Comparatively speaking, Peter was more desperate. His current financial situation was almost at a breaking point.
"Mr. Smoke, I appreciate your directness. Lena, please give Mr. Smoke a tour!"
"Yes! Mr. Thomas!" The secretary with glasses nodded.
"Mr. Smoke, please follow me!"
Lena Wheeler gestured invitingly.
Charles held Jessica's hand and walked into the garden villa.
Peter nodded in admiration.
Mr. Smoke's taste was exceptional. The girl he brought was even more beautiful than his carefully selected secretary!
Sometimes, you can judge a man's success by the woman by his side.
"Charles, what kind of business are you discussing with Mr. Thomas?" Jessica asked quietly.
"Nothing. Mr. Thomas wants to sell this villa and asked if I'm interested in buying it. So I brought you to take a look!"
Charles said casually.
As if buying a villa was as simple as buying a soda at the supermarket.
Secretary Lena was secretly amazed.
She knew that Mr. Thomas had spent nine million dollars on this villa, plus various luxurious renovations.
A nine-million-dollar villa transaction wasn't considered a big deal to him.
For a moment, the secretary's attitude towards Charles became even more respectful.
"Mr. Smoke, this is the first floor of the villa. The entire villa is a small three-story duplex with a basement, totaling four floors. The villa has two kitchens, three bathrooms, a separate bath, two walk-in closets, a master bedroom, four guest bedrooms, and a maid's room. In addition, there's a private swimming pool in front of the villa, a private cinema on the second floor, and a stargazing room on the third floor with floor-to-ceiling windows. Especially in the summer, you can open the roof of the stargazing room with the remote control and lie in bed to watch the stars. It's very romantic. Mr. Thomas even spent eighty thousand dollars on a telescope for this stargazing room..."
Secretary Lena gave Charles a tour of the entire villa, explaining as they walked.
When they reached the second floor to introduce the master bedroom, she couldn't help but wonder if Mr. Thomas had some peculiar preferences.
His bed was 13 feet long and 10 feet wide.
'Isn't that a bit too big?'
Luckily, the master bedroom was a thousand square feet; otherwise, such a large bed wouldn't fit.
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