169 CH 168: Mine to Look At and Mine Alone

Wen drove up an estate. Trees completely surrounded it, making it seem like a forest all around. But in reality, a gate stood in the middle of it and beyond that infrastructure was a well-hidden modern home.

Elevated on a grass clearing was a round pool with a small waterfall in front. Fountains had been placed along its outline for aesthetics. Behind it was a three-story Versailles-style mansion. Instead of one grand staircase in the middle, the designers split it into two.

If Eve didn't know any better, the house looked similar to the ones she'd seen from a life simulation video game. What was it again? Smis? The Smis? The Smis Freeplay?

"I'll be on standby if needed," Wen as she pushed on the brakes. The car stopped near the main entrance and the two staircases beside it. She looked at the rearview mirror. "Mr. Wilson has also granted permission for the security team. We'll keep a lookout around the perimeter."