Chapter 40: Aric reaps the reward
As the first rays of sunlight began to illuminate the vast expanse of the Lei family estate, Aric gently extricated himself from the embrace of the women who had shared his bed in celebration. Their soft murmurs and satisfied smiles spoke of the revelry that had carried on through the night, but now, the time for indulgence was over.
He moved silently through the luxurious chamber, his bare feet making no sound on the polished wooden floor. He made his way to the adjoining bath chamber, a place of serenity and reflection. The bath was already drawn, the water infused with fragrant herbs and heated by the estate's intricate geothermal system—another blend of ancient wisdom and modern technology.