Chapter 182
Entering the ce where she once lived, Sophia fell deep into her thoughts. I was born in the suburbs of
Riverdale. Later on, I was epted into Riverdale High School. I had lived in Riverdale for eighteen
years, but after Joe took me away, I’d never returned here.
I have too many things buried here…
Without realizing, the car came to a stop. The car door opened, and Nathan was the first to jump out of
the car. His anti-skid lined boots made small footprints all over the snow-covered ground. Once he got
out of the car, he immediately saw a grand house, and so his eyes popped wide open in surprise.
Sophia got out of the car behind Michael. He held her pink gloved-hand in hisrge warm palm. With her
small hand in his, he took a couple of steps forward.
Simrly, Sophia immediately saw the grand house in front of her. She scanned her surroundings, and
she realized that she was standing near a bus station. The bus station was named after thisrge
mansion—Harper’s Mansion.
“Isn’t this the Harpers’ house?”
The Harper’s Mansion was extremely recognizable because it had an elegant and ssic Cethosian
garden. It preserved its style from two hundred years ago. Although the mansion had been constantly
renovated and had expanded over the years, its architecture style had never changed. The main
architecture structure of the building maintained its appearance from when it was built, and so it could be
considered as a cultural relic.
Why is he taking me here to the Harper’s Mansion for no good reason?
Upon seeing the Harper’s Mansion, Sophia recalled some bad memories. Once upon a time, when I was
out of options and came to the Harpers for help, Richard refused to see me. I couldn’t even enter the
mansion. They beat me up before tossing me out.
At that time, if Richard had been willing to trust me, even a little, my life might have changed.
However, if Richard had been willing to help me at that time, I might not have been able to meet Michael.
Maybe the first half of my life was painful and full of suffering because I was gathering my luck to meet
Michael.
Michael stood behind her, and he suddenly patted her shoulder. “The Harpers sold the Harper’s Mansion
to get Ka out of jail. It belongs to you now.”
Sophia stared at him in utter shock.
They actually sold the Harper’s Mansion? But this isn’t any ordinary mansion! It’s almost like a folk
garden or even a cultural relic. It has exceptional research value, and this has always been the pride of
the Harper Family! They put this above their lives, so how could they possibly sell it off so easily? But if
Michael said it, the credibility is 100%. After all, he is the person who bought Ido’s Imperial Diamond Ring
casually. Does that mean that the Harper’s Mansion belongs to me now?
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Michael held onto her small hand while speaking to her, “Let’s go and have a look inside. The snow
scenery inside is wonderful.”
They walked into the courtyard of the Harper’s Mansion. Sophia was still in a daze, and she just couldn’t
digest the reality.
The majority of Harper’s Mansion was constructed based on ssical styles—whitewashed walls topped
with grey roof tiles and red fences. The Harper Family had been in the construction business for
generations. Their ancestors were Cethosian merchants, and so their amodation preserved a
strong influence of the ancient style. There were miniature hills and streams in the garden, apanied
with countless trees and flowers that made up the garden architecture. There were pavilions, terraces,
open halls, miniature bridges, and streams too. There were seven to eight courtyards in total, and each
had its unique poetic charm.
Michael led Sophia through several archways and parlors. They enjoyed the scenery inside while
strolling in the mansion. Although it was already winter, the scenery looked even better here. The snow
was dazzling white, and it gave off an inexplicable feel against the white walls and grey roof tiles.
Sophia was already feeling much calmer revisiting the Harper’s Mansion. I recall my first timeing
here. Richard brought me over, and I was like a rabbit caught in the headlights while simultaneously
feeling out of ce. I kept making mistakes, and everybody mocked me andughed at me. It was also
during that time that I realized the gap between Richard and me.
In school, he was a straight-A student, and so was I. We wore the same uniforms, and we had the same
textbooks. The only difference we had were our scores.
However, outside school, he was the eldest son of Riverdale’s well known Harper Family, whereas I was
a nobody.
The Harper’s Mansion had everything in it; even Michael clucked his tongue as he was impressed by the
architecture. The Harpers are skillful in construction. I wonder how many generations put in effort for this
garden. Well, I’ve decided to forgive the Harpers for 10 minutes for the sake of this garden.
The family of three strolled around the ce as though they were having fun in a park. Nathan found this
fascinating. He had been living in an old castle abroad since he was a child, but the castle had a
European style. Therefore, this was this first time looking at a building with such an antique design.
Furthermore, it was different from the ancient Imperial Pce nearby their house, and so he couldn’t
help but wander around the mansion.
Hale and Gary followed them from behind. Hale was holding an SLR camera to take photos for them.
After wandering around a few gardens, they already took more than a hundred pictures.
Sophia was holding onto her SLR camera as well. She realized that she was talented in taking photos
because each shot seemed even better than the one before.
In the end, they arrived at the building the Harpers used to stay in. It was a restored Western building.
However, it didn’t feel out of ce when put together with the other buildings within the mansion. On the
contrary, it gave off a unique style.
The Harper Family had shifted away in a rush. The garden was now filled with Michael’s subordinates,
who were busy cleaning and checking the inventory.
Sophia stood at the best viewpoint within the Harper’s Mansion, where one could observe the entire
mansion by opening the windows. This was once Ka’s room.
From that angle, the Harper’s Mansion had apletely different look. In fact, it seemed like a piece of
jade that people just wouldn’t forget after taking a nce.
Why did Michael buy such arge ce?
Doesn’t he have enough houses? He has a Vi No.1 and Vi No.8 in The Imperial. Aren’t those
enough for him?
“Dear, why did you buy this ce?”
Michael was feeling warm from all the walking, and so he took off his scarf. “No specific purpose. It just
looks nice,” he answered.
Sophia was rendered speechless. However, it is undeniable that the gardens are exceptionally
beautiful…
Then, Michael added, “This is your mansion now. You can do whatever you want with it.”
Such an aggressive billionaire!
The price of this mansion must be higher than Ido’s Imperial Diamond Ring. The important thing is that
with such arge mansion and space, it has immeasurable value for collection and research. It’s a good
idea to keep it while its value grows.
“Rent it out! 1 million per year!” Sophia decided abruptly.
Michael lovingly caressed her head, which was covered with a furry cap. He responded to her, “Sure. I’ll
get a tenant for you.”
Michael’s social circle consisted of the rich and powerful. Therefore, it wasn’t an uphill task to contact
someone who could afford to rent the ce.
Sophia was blushing slightly, and she seemed slightly embarrassed. I have been married to Michael for
such a long time, but I haven’t slept with him. He has given me a house and a ring. I’ll have a guilty
conscience if I continue to refrain from sleeping with him.
I think it’s best to sleep with him as soon as possible even though he likes to have rtions with men…
She thought of Joel, Harry, and Daniel. She thought of therge group of gay friends Michael had
queueing up in front of her, and her eyes became dull again.
I suddenly feel so cheap. I can’t believe I can ept a man like that!