"Are you alright?" He grabbed her shoulder.
She took his hand. "Yes. Actually... I feel relieved."
"Aunt Effie, why don't you go get ready?"
She looked up. "Where are we going?"
"It's a surprise," he responded with a small grin.
She raised an eyebrow but didn't press further.
"Alright," she stood up slowly "Just don't make me walk too far. My legs still hurt from earlier."
She gave him a quick kiss on the cheek and turned toward the stairs.
'I should check my package.'
Walking to the side of the stairs, he opened one of the storage cabinets.
Inside were the clothes he ordered yesterday.
With the bags in hand, he headed to his bathroom and took a quick shower.
After drying off, he dressed in a casual black blazer, a crisp white undershirt, black pants, and polished shoes.
To finish the look, he slipped on his new Rolex.
Effie came down an hour later, now wearing a short black dress. It wasn't too formal, but it showed just enough of her legs to make others look twice.
"You look good in black," he complimented, offering his hand.
She blushed a little before taking it.
They walked hand in hand—but not toward the front door. Instead, they headed to the garage.
The electric car moved slowly onto the street and headed straight toward their destination.
Soon, they reached the road that ran beside the most famous river in the city.
Effie glanced around, still clueless about where they were going.
He just smirked and kept his eyes on the road, refusing to answer.
After a few more minutes, they passed a tall and grand building.
This place wasn't just for apartments and penthouses. Around it stood department stores, luxury shops, and more.
At the entrance, a man in a suit was already waiting for them.
He looked presentable—short brown hair, clean-shaven face, average build.
"Mr. Terrence?"
Danny shook his hand, nodded politely to Effie, likely assuming she was Terrence's girlfriend.
"Would you like to see the place first?"
Terrence shook his head. "No need for that. As long as it looks as good as the pictures, it's fine."
This was a luxury apartment building, so chances were any issues would be minor and easy to fix.
Danny nodded. "Let's head this way."
They followed him into another room on the first floor.
Normally, this would've taken more steps, but the bonus he received made him more willing to skip some of the usual hassle.
Danny quietly handed over a list of things to pay: the broker's fee, one month's rent in advance, and a two-month deposit.
"Well, the paperwork is complete. Here are the smart keys and the standard set. This is your copy of the contract for your records."
Danny offered as he stood up. "I'll be happy to escort you to your new place."
click!
Top floors.
The door clicked open, revealing a spacious apartment .
Sunlight poured through tall windows, filling a spacious living room furnished with expensive pieces.
A modern kitchen boasted the newest appliances, and a balcony offered a clear view of the river. Everything looked new and well cared for.
Danny smiled. "This apartment has everything you'd expect in a place like this—comfort, luxury, privacy, and a great view."
The apartment wasn't as big as their old house, but it looked more expensive and high class. The view alone was enough to make them fall in love with it.
"I'll leave you two. If anything comes up or you have questions, don't hesitate to reach out," Danny said, giving Terrence a firm handshake before heading out the door.
Alone at last, they stepped onto the balcony.
A cool breeze touched their faces right away.
From this height, everything looked beautiful—calm water, drifting yachts, and city outline stretching far beyond.
"I like this place." She rested her head on his shoulder.